Hardship: Zakat stampede kills four Nigerians

VAM News March 24, 2024 in Local News Tagged Bauchi state, four Nigerians, Hardship, Zakat stampede - 1 Minute

A stampede during an almsgiving zakat for the poor in Bauchi State has led to the death of four People

The stampede occurred at about 10am at the Shafa Holdings Company plc headquarters along Jos Road, on Sunday.

A 17-year-old identified as Naima Abdullahi, is currently receiving medical treatment at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital in Bauchi.

Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Ahmed Wakili, said the situation has been stabilized as at the time of filing his report.

Wakili said the police acted swiftly upon hearing the news, adding that the police commissioner encouraged the public to stay composed.

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