At least 29 people were killed in a stampede, triggered by robbers at a religious rally in Liberia. A group of young boys attempted to rob worshippers as they were leaving the gathering, causing them to retreat in panic. At least 29 people, including 11 children and a pregnant woman, were killed when robbers triggered a stampede at a religious rally in Liberia's capital, officials said on Thursday. Pastor Abraham Kromah, a popular preacher, staged the two-day prayer event, which attracted large crowds, according to images circulating on social media. A stampede at a similar prayer event in the centre of Liberia in November 2021 killed two infants, and hospitalised several others, according to local media.

Source: News 24 January 20, 2022 20:25 UTC