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Nigerians Killed in Stampede at Buhari Election Rally

The incident happened at a stadium in Port Harcourt when the crowd surged towards a gate as President Muhammadu Buhari left the arena. All Progressives Congress officials did not specify the number of people killed or injured, but a spokesperson for a local hospital said 14 people died.

Nigeria: Deadly Stampede At Presidential Rally

Deutsche Welle, 13 February 2019

Medics say 15 people have been killed in a crush at an election rally for Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari inside a Port Harcourt stadium. A locked exit barred exit, according… Read more »
Nigeria: Several Dead After Stampede At Presidential Rally

Deutsche Welle, 13 February 2019

Panic reportedly broke out at a campaign rally for Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari in the city of Port Harcourt. The incident occurred days before Africa's most populous… Read more »

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The APC political party at a rally in Port Harcourt.

Nigeria: Buhari Mourns Death of Supporters At APC Port Harcourt Rally

Premium Times, 13 February 2019

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the tragic death of some members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in a stampede at the presidential campaign rally in… Read more »
Nigeria: Four Killed in Stampede At Buhari's Rivers Rally

Vanguard, 12 February 2019

Four persons have been confirmed killed during a stampede at Rivers state when President Muhammadu Buhari stormed the state for his campaign rally. Read more »
Nigeria: Elections Will Be Free and Fair, Buhari Reassures Nigerians

Vanguard, 12 February 2019

President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday visited Yenagoa, Bayelsa State and Port Harcourt, Rivers State where he assured that he is all out for free, fair and credible elections starting… Read more »