Tragedy Strikes Abuja: Fatal Stampede During Palliative Sharing
A devastating stampede occurred at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama, Abuja, on Saturday morning, claiming lives and leaving others injured.
The incident happened during the distribution of palliatives by the church to vulnerable and elderly residents in the Federal Capital Territory.
According to eyewitnesses, thousands of residents scrambled to access the food items, leading to chaos and the unfortunate loss of lives.
The FCT Police Command confirmed the fatalities and injuries.
The police have expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and wished the injured a speedy recovery. To prevent similar incidents in the future, the Command has directed that all organizations planning public events or large gatherings in the FCT must notify the Police Command in advance.
This tragic event echoes a similar incident that occurred in Ibadan, Oyo State, where a stampede at a children’s funfair resulted in loss of life and left others critically injured.
