A tragic incident occurred in Okija community, Anambra state, Nigeria, resulting in an unspecified number of fatalities due to a stampede.
Reports said the stampede happened in the morning during a yuletide rice distribution event.
The chief press secretary to the Anambra governor, Charles Aburime, confirmed the incident to newsmen.
Aburime said the state government is monitoring the situation and would soon release a statement.
A similar incident recently occurred in Ibadan, Oyo state, where at least 35 children lost their lives and six were severely injured in a crowd crush.
The tragic event took place at a Christmas funfair, prompting the police to take action.
The police have arrested eight individuals, including the organiser of the carnival, in connection with the incident.