In May 2022, a stampede at a church charity event in Rivers State left 31 people dead and seven injured at a programme that aimed to offer hope to the needy.
By Jeffrey Agbo
Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the death of two persons following a stampede by worshippers at the Comfort Life Mission International Church, Lagos.
Spokesperson for the Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Lagos that the incident occurred on Thursday.
According to Hundeyin, the stampede took place at about 11 am at the church which is located on 13/15, Ewenla Street, Pab Bus stop, Ikotun, Lagos.
“The police received a report that there was stamped during their congregational service at the church on Thursday.
“As a result of the stampede, five persons slumped and were rushed to Isolo General Hospital, for treatment.
“A woman of about 45 years old and a 5-year-old girl, whose identities and address are unknown, died.
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“The scene has been visited, corpses deposited at Mainland General Hospital mortuary, Yaba, for preservation, investigation in progress,” he said.
Stampede caused by religious activities are common in Nigeria.
In May 2022, a stampede at a church charity event in Rivers State left 31 people dead and seven injured at a programme that aimed to offer hope to the needy. One witness said the dead included a pregnant woman and many children.
The stampede at the event organised by the Kings Assembly Pentecostal church in Rivers involved people who came to the church’s annual “Shop for Free” charity program, according to Grace Iringe-Koko, a police spokeswoman.
