JUST IN: Two Dead, Many Injured In Lagos Church Stampede

Two worshippers have been confirmed dead in a stampede at the Comfort Life Mission International Church, Lagos on Thursday.

The incident occurred at about 11.00 a.m. on Thursday, at the church, located on 13/15, Ewenla Street, Pab Bus stop, Ikotun, Lagos claimed the lives of a 5-year-old girl and a 45-year-old lady.

The spokesperson for the Police Command in Lagos, SP Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the incident on Friday.

Hundeyin said “The police received a report that there was stamped during their congregational service at the church on Thursday.

“As a result of the stampede, five persons slumped and were rushed to Isolo General Hospital, for treatment.

“A woman of about 45 years old and a 5-year-old girl, whose identities and address are unknown, died.

“The scene has been visited, corpses deposited at Mainland General Hospital mortuary, Yaba, for preservation, investigation in progress.”