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ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) - A minimum of 13 individuals, consisting of 4 children, were eliminated in 2 different stampedes in Nigeria as large crowds collected to collect food and clothing products distributed at yearly Christmas occasions, the authorities stated Saturday.

The 2 accidents came days after another such stampede in Africa ´ s most populous nation, amidst a growing pattern by regional companies, churches and people to organize charity drive ahead of Christmas, as the country fights with the worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation.

Ten people were killed in the first stampede in the early hours at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama, an upmarket part of the capital, Abuja, authorities spokesman Josephine Adeh said in a statement, including that more than 1,000 people have actually been evacuated from the church.

There was a crowd surge at one of the church gates, as lots attempted to go into the premises at around 4 a.m., hours before the present items were to be shared, witnesses said, mentioning that some had been waiting given that the previous night.

"The way they were hurrying to go into, some individuals were falling and a few of them were old," Loveth Inyang, a witness. Inyang stated he managed to save one child as his mom struggled in the surge.

Three individuals died in a similar crush later on in the southeastern Anambra state's Okija town at a fundraiser arranged by a philanthropist, the state authorities said.

"The event had actually not even started when the rush began," police spokesman Tochukwu Ikenga said. There could be more deaths recorded as officers investigate the occurrence, he said.

Viral video that seemed from the Abuja scene revealed lifeless bodies resting on the ground as people yelled for assistance. Some of the injured have been treated and discharged while others continue to get treatment, police said.

The church canceled the fundraiser with bags of rice and clothes items still arranged within the facilities.

As the church held a wedding after the crowd was left, the misery and sadness remained palpable even as friends and families collected for wedding event images.

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu revealed his sympathy with the victims' households and asked states and relevant authorities to impose strict crowd control measures.

The recent stampedes in Nigeria have raised concerns about precaution in such occasions. Several kids were killed on Wednesday today when a arranged a well-attended funfair to distribute present items and food to kids in southwestern Oyo state.

After the most recent catastrophe, the police in Abuja announced that previous approval must be acquired before such charity drive are arranged.

The existing economic difficulty under Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, who guaranteed "restored hope" when he was sworn into office in May 2023, is blamed on surging inflation that is at a 28-year high and the government ´ s economic policies that have pressed the regional currency to tape low against the dollar.

Frustration over the cost-of-living crisis has actually led to mass demonstrations in current months. In August, at least 20 people were shot dead and numerous others were jailed at demonstrations requiring much better chances and jobs for youths.