Four persons died in a stampede during the distribution of annual Ramadan alms at Kofar-Guga quarters, Katsina.
The state police spokesperson, DSP Aliyu Abubakar, said on Sunday in Katsina..
He said several other people sustaining injuries
when a large crowd gathered at the residence of a philanthropist, situated at Kofar-Guga quarters to receive the alms.
Abubakar said rescuers rushed the victims to the nearest hospital for medical attention, adding that “unfortunately, four of the injured later succumbed to their injuries.”
The Commissioner of Police, Bello Shehu, extended heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased and wished those injured a speedy recovery as he directed for further investigation and necessary measures to prevent future occurrences.
He, however, said the Command was calling on individuals who wish to distribute alms to the public to notify the command for adequate security to ensure orderliness during such events to prevent similar incidents in the future.
