No less than 31 people die in stampede at church’s charity programme in Port Harcourt (Photos)

Earlier today, a stampede at a church event in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, claimed the lives of around thirty-one people.

Connectley Naija News gathered that Kings Assembly, a church in Port Harcourt, held a charity event to distribute gifts and food to residents.

Many people flocked to the Polo Club, with some arriving the day before to wait and others arriving as early as 6 a.m.

When the gate was finally opened, the crowds rushed through, causing a violent stampede that resulted in the deaths of several people.

Grace Iringe-Koko, the acting spokesperson for the State Police Command, confirmed the unfortunate incident and stated that 31 people died in the stampede.

“Thirty-one persons for now have been confirmed dead and those injured are responding to treatment. We are investigating to find out what really happened”

Photos from the Port Harcourt stampede: