- Karen Lojore allegedly died after a stampede at Nyayo Stadium during Asake’s concert
- A witness told TUKO.co.ke that heavy rain and delayed entry reportedly caused chaos as some fans forced a gate open
- Lojore was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital, and her body was taken to City Mortuary
- Via social media, her mother has demanded justice, saying Karen had a valid ticket for the event
A young lady identified as Karen Lojore allegedly died on the night of Saturday, December 20, after an alleged stampede at Nyayo Stadium during Nigerian artiste Asake’s concert.
Source: Instagram
What caused stampede at Asake’s event?
The event was disrupted by heavy rainfall and delays at the gate entry, which hindered crowd control.
The fans were reportedly frustrated by these factors, and some of them forced a gate open, which led to chaos.
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Amid the chaos, a young lady named Lojore was allegedly trampled and was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital. Her body was taken to the City Mortuary.
Source: Instagram
TUKO.co.ke‘s efforts to contact the event organisers were unsuccessful, since the official number was unavailable.
What did Karen Lojore’s mum say?
A woman, believed to be Lojore’s mother, has reacted to the tragic incident.
Via her Instagram page, she inquired about what had happened to her daughter.
She also demanded justice for Lojore, stating that she had a ticket for the event.
“Karen, why? What happened? You had that ticket. What happened to my child? Why her, why? Who is going to answer my questions? I want justice for my child,” Lojore’s mum (@ami_brit) posted.
She continued:
“Please bring back my child.”
Kenyans comfort Lojore’s mum
Many netizens took to the comment section to comfort the grieving mother.
victorsnirvana:
“Justice for Lojore, forever in our hearts❤️”
low_key_htp:
“Hey, mum! We’re all with you❤️.”
lilac_holly:
“Ata kama simjui she deserves justice 🕊️❤️.”
consolicious:
“Saying sorry has never sounded so useless and necessary at the same time…hugs mama.”
withwendo:
“Sending my deepest condolences.”
_codey:
“Heaven gained an angel.”
sashamiriti
“I’m so sorry for your loss, may God give you comfort and strength during this tough time.”
iam.b3ntoss:
“Forever in our hearts.”
wangari__kairu:
“I’m so sorry🥺 She was an angel🫂❤️🩹.”
pizzarr:
“Heaven gained a real one. Fly high LJ🫶🕊️.”
riannzzzz:
“I’m so sorry for you loss❤️🕊️.”
justwacuka:
“This is so heartbreaking 💔 I’m so sorry for your loss🤍🫂.”
hopee.szn:
“Rest easy Lojore❤️ I’m so sorry for your loss❤️🩹”
vivianaa_szn:
“Another day to cry with a stranger😭😭💔.”
m1njire:
“I’m so sorry for your loss… hugs .”
Immanuel Ndungu recounts terrifying moments at Asake’s concert
According to Citizen TV news presenter Immanuel Ndungu, who attended the concert as a fan, the situation escalated when large crowds had gathered at the main entrance.
Security had organised two lines, one for men and a slightly longer one for women, but the small entrance and lack of proper crowd control measures quickly became problematic.
Security briefly halted entry for about 30 minutes, causing tension to rise as more people arrived.
Law enforcement reportedly tried to restore order, allegedly using force, escalating the situation further.
While stewards tried to allow small groups of around ten people through at a time, this only caused more pushing as crowds struggled to gain access.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
