Seven students from Nasarawa State University, Keffi, reportedly lost their lives in a tragic stampede while vying for rice designated as palliative aid by the state government. The incident occurred as the students allegedly forcibly entered a warehouse where the food items were stored for distribution early Friday morning, overpowering the institution's security personnel.
According to reports, some students who were supposed to benefit from the state government's palliative program were issued identification cards to gain access to the distribution venue. However, chaos ensued as students flooded the area as early as 5 a.m., overrunning the security and forcibly breaking into the warehouse in a scramble for the palliative items.
Details surrounding the incident remain unclear, and the sequence of events leading to the stampede is still being investigated. The tragic loss of lives highlights the desperation among some communities for essential aid during challenging times.
