Two separate stampedes in Anambra and Abuja on Saturday left a combined total of 30 dead and several others injured.
In Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra, 20 people lost their lives during the annual Christmas rice distribution by the Obi jackson Foundation.
The event, known to attract large crowds, turned deadly as people surged forward when distribution began.
Victims, mostly women and youths, had gathered from early morning.
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Many were rushed to a local hospital, where chaotic scenes were captured in a viral video.
In Abuja, a food distribution at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama claimed 10 lives, including children.
Over 3,000 residents, primarily from Mpape and nearby settlements, gathered to receive palliatives.
The stampede occurred early in the morning as the crowd pressed forward.
Security forces were later deployed to restore order, and the church suspended further distributions.
Authorities have urged organizers of such events to prioritize safety and notify security agencies in advance to prevent future incidents.
The latest incidents in Abuja and Anambra brings to 65, the number of persons that have been killed at stampedes arising from the rush to collect foodstuff in one week.
Earlier, 35 children were reported killed in a stampede at Ibadan, Oyo State, South West Nigeria as funseekers rushed to collect foodsuff at a funfair, Wednesday, this week.
