BREAKING: Stampede at Abuja Church Leaves Many Feared Dead
At least 10 people are feared dead, and several others injured following a stampede at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama, Abuja, on Saturday morning.
The tragic incident reportedly occurred during the distribution of palliatives by the church to assist struggling residents. The event attracted a large crowd, mainly from Mpape, Gishiri Village, and nearby communities.
Eyewitnesses said the stampede happened between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. as people surged forward to collect the items.
This comes just days after a similar tragedy in Ibadan, Oyo State, where a stampede at a children’s funfair claimed at least 35 lives and left six others critically injured.
Efforts to reach Nkechi Isa, the spokesperson for the Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department, for confirmation and further details, were unsuccessful at the time of filing this report.
More updates to follow as the story develops.
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