A woman has reportedly died and several others sustained injuries following a stampede at an empowerment programme organised by the wife of Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu.
The incident occurred during the programme, which attracted a large crowd of participants hoping to benefit from the initiative.
The event was organised by Bishop Eyoanwan Bassey Otu, the wife of the governor, as part of efforts to support and empower residents, particularly women and vulnerable groups.
Reports indicated that the situation became chaotic as attendees gathered at the venue, resulting in a stampede that left several people injured. The injured victims were reportedly taken for medical attention.
The death has cast a shadow over the empowerment initiative, which was intended to provide assistance to beneficiaries.
The incident has also raised concerns about crowd management and safety arrangements at large public gatherings, particularly programmes expected to attract significant numbers of people.
As of the time of reporting, further details about the circumstances surrounding the stampede, the identities of those affected and any official response from the state government were not immediately available.
