- A stampede occurred at the Christ the King Cathedral in Aba, Abia State, during the ‘Christ the King Sunday’ celebration, resulting in the deaths of five people.
- Over 3,000 faithful were struggling to exit or enter the cathedral through the main gate when the security men allegedly shut the gate, causing the stampede.
- Two women and two children died in the incident, while many others were injured and are receiving medical attention.
A tragic incident occurred on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at the Christ the King Cathedral in Aba, Abia State, during the celebration of ‘Christ the King Sunday’. A stampede broke out as over 3,000 faithful were struggling to exit or enter the cathedral through the main gate. The security men at the cathedral allegedly shut the gate, causing the stampede, which resulted in the deaths of five people.
