"The number of people who died in stampedes at two charity events in Nigeria has increased from 13 to 32, police said on Sunday.
At least 22 people were killed when they rushed to collect donations, including rice and vegetable oil and money, at an event in the southeastern Anambra state's Okija town on Saturday.
Another ten people, including four children, were crushed to death at a church-organized event in the capital, Abuja, where free food was being distributed.
Police said they were investigating the two incidents, which came days after another stampede killed 35 children at a school fair in the southwestern city of Ibadan."
A good is scarce when there is not enough to go around when it is given away for free. We don't often hear people say that food is scarce. But in this case we can see that it is. It was given away for free and too many people showed up. If we don't use prices to ration goods, some other method (like who waits in line the longest) will be used and the results might not be good.
Chaos ensues when stuffed bears are given away (almost) free of charge.
Domino's & T-Mobile discover there is no such thing as free pizza. Too many took advantage of offer. They ran out.
What happens if you give electricity away for free? (Tesla post)
Taco Bell Gives Away "Free" Tacos, Problems Arise.
IHOP Gives Away Free Pancakes And Gets Slammed.
There Is No Such Thing As Free Salt (Or Sand) .
Trees Are Scarce In San Antonio!
Free Can Be Deadly. (give aways lead to stampedes)
More Free Give Aways Lead to Trouble. (A shopping mall in California gave away free gift certificates)
Josh Hamilton’s grand slam causes a flooring and countertop shortage
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