As part of efforts to prevent tragedies at public events, several states in the country have begun implementation of strict precautionary measures.

This follows the death of 67 people, many of them children, during stampedes in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital; Okija, Anambra State and Abuja at a funfair and food distribution ceremonies, as they rushed to secure free food items from the organisers.

The Lagos State Government mandated individuals and groups to register with, and obtain clearance from the state safety agencies when planning for events expected to host more than 250 attendees, both during and after the Yuletide.

In Ondo the State’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Olukayode Ajulo, SAN, yesterday introduced new crowd control guidelines, directing Law enforcement must assess risks for all public gatherings, considering factors like expected attendance, venue suitability, and potential security challenges.

Also, Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State called for more structured and safer approach to distributing relief materials to prevent stampedes and loss of lives.

Similar directives have been handed down in Abia, Akea Ibom, Delta, Kogi, and Rivers States.