Police authorities in Bauchi state have reported that the death toll in a tragic stampede during an almsgiving program over the weekend has now increased to seven.
Six of the victims were declared dead at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, while one passed away at their residence.
Ahmed Wakilin, the spokesperson of the Bauchi Police Command, provided this information on Monday while providing an update on the incident.
He proceeded to give the following details about the deceased:
1. Aisha Usman ‘f’ aged 13yrs of Gwang Gwang Gwang, Bauchi
2. Sahura Abubakar ‘f’ aged 55yrs of Anguwan, Bauchi
3. Aisha Ibrahim Abubakar ‘f’ aged 43yrs of Kobi Street, Bauchi.
4. Khadija Isah ‘f’ aged 8yrs of Karofi, Bauchi
5. Maryam Suleiman ‘f’ aged 20 years of Kandahar, Bauchi
6. Maryam Shuibu ‘f’ aged 16 years Gwang Gwan Gwan, Bauchi
7. Hassana Saidu ‘f’ aged 53 years of Dutsen Tanshi, Bauchi.
The occurrence took place on Sunday at Shafa Holdings Company Plc along Jos Road in the Bauchi metropolis, where numerous residents had assembled to receive N10,000 each as alms for the poor, generously provided by a philanthropist.
However, chaos ensued during the event, leading to the stampede.