Four k!lled in Katsina following Ramadan alms distribution stampede
At least four persons have d!ed following a stampede at Kofar Guga Quarters in Katsina State.
The tragic incident occurred on February 26, 2026, at about 9:00 p.m., when a large crowd gathered at the residence of a philanthropist, Alhaji Dahiru Usman Sarki, for the distribution of annual Ramadan alms.
According to a statement issued by the spokeman of the Katsina State Police Command, Sadiq Abubakar Aliyu, the Command received a distress call at the Central Police Station reporting that the gathering had turned chaotic, resulting in a stampede.
He added that police operatives were immediately deployed to the scene to restore order and assist in rescue efforts.
The injured victims were rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention. Sadly, four of them later di£d from injuries sustained during the incident.
The commissioner of police, Bello Shehu, expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and wished those receiving treatment a speedy recovery.
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