By Mary Ochim
The Government of Cross River State has confirmed and sympathized with the family of the deceased woman who lost her life during an empowerment stampede.
A woman was confirmed dead and dozens injured during scramble for empowerment rice in Ogoja Local Government Area of the state – empowerment attended by the state governor’s wife.
The government, in a press release dated October 24, 2026, said the incident occurred on October 22 and pledged to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident through an impartial investigation.
The statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary and Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Governor, Linus Obogo, extended condolences to the families of those affected and expressed concern for people who may have sustained injuries during the incident.
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According to the statement, the government recognizes the public concern generated by the development and assured citizens that their concerns would not be dismissed.
The government said they are committed to determining what happened and taking appropriate measures to prevent a recurrence, appealing to the public to remain calm and engage in responsible discourse while authorities prioritize the welfare of affected families.
The government however, did not disclose the number of people affected – death and injured. In some quarters, there are unconfirmed reports that three died from the stampede and dozens injured.
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