BREAKING: Eight die at Pitcoin Xmas palliative sharing centre in Rivers

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At least eight persons were feared dead on Tuesday morning following a stampede that occurred at a Pitcoin office in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

It was reported that the unfortunate incident, which happened at about 7:30am, at Rumudara Town, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state, was caused by a stampede.

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Thousands of Pitcoin members, an online blockchain digital asset designed for giving charity, were said to have gathered at the scene to collect some palliatives.

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It was learnt  that Pitcoin invited everyone who registered with them in Obio/Akpor LGA to come and redeem their Christmas palliatives.

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But the management of the charity outfit was said to have failed to control the crowd of persons, who struggled to gain access to the office.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Nnamdi Omoni, said he was monitoring the situation.

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