FOUR DIE, 18 HURT DURING ZAKKAT DISTRIBUTION IN KATSINA
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By: Balogun Ibrahim
Four people lost their lives while 18 others sustained injuries after a stampede broke out during the distribution of annual Ramadan Zakkat (alms) at a private residence in Katsina metropolis.
The incident was disclosed on Saturday by security analyst Zagazola Makama, who shared details in a post on X. He said the tragedy occurred at about 9:00 p.m. on Thursday at the residence of Alhaji Dahiru Usman Sarki in Kofar Guga Quarters.
According to Makama, a large number of people had gathered at the residence to receive Ramadan alms when some individuals allegedly forced their way into the compound, triggering a stampede that led to the fatalities and injuries.
The Divisional Police Officer of the Central Police Station in Katsina promptly deployed officers to the scene and succeeded in restoring order.
Eighteen victims sustained varying degrees of injuries and were taken to the General Hospital Katsina for medical treatment.
In a statement, security analyst Zagazola Makama said four of the injured were later confirmed dead by medical personnel. The deceased were identified as Bilkisu Mamman, 40, of Kerau Quarters; Ihsan Musbahu, 40, of Abattoir Quarters; Aisha Sani, 16, of Kofar Sauri Quarters; and Salamatu Kabir, 45, of Sabuwar Unguwa Quarters. Another victim, Hafsat Zubairu, 15, from Masanawa Quarters, was referred to the Federal Teaching Hospital Katsina for further medical care.
Police authorities also confirmed that the organisers of the Zakkat distribution have been invited for questioning, while investigations into the cause of the stampede are ongoing.
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