Ten confirmed de@d in stampede during food sharing in ABuja
Ten persons have been confirmed de@d in a stampede at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Maitama, on Saturday, 21st December 2024, during the distribution of food items to vulnerable and elderly persons.
The tragic event, which happened at about 6:30 am, claimed the lives of ten (10) individuals, including four (4) children, and left eight (8) others with varying degrees of injuries. Four (4) of the injured have been treated and discharged, while the remaining victims are receiving medical care.
The FCT Police Command in a statement released by its spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed the incident and sympathised with the families of the deceased and wished the injured a speedy recovery.
Tragedy struck in Abuja on Saturday, December 21, 2024, when a stampede broke out at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Maitama, during a food distribution event for vulnerable and elderly persons. The devastating incident resulted in the loss of ten lives, including four children, and left eight others injured .
Incident Details
The stampede occurred around 6:30 am, as people surged forward to receive food items. The event, organized by the Catholic Church, aimed to provide aid to struggling residents in the area. Over 3,000 attendees from nearby communities, including Mpape and Gishiri Village, had gathered at the church premises.
Eyewitness Accounts
An eyewitness described the scene as chaotic, with people arriving as early as 4:00 am to secure relief items. The witness, a mother of five, reported that at least seven children were among the victims.
Response and Aftermath
Authorities, including police, military, and DSS officers, intervened to restore order and suspended the distribution activities indefinitely. The crowd was gradually dispersed, and the church premises were left empty as the community mourned the loss of innocent lives.
The FCT police command has confirmed the incident and expressed sympathy for the families of the deceased, wishing the injured a speedy recovery. This tragic event serves as a stark reminder of the importance of crowd control and safety measures during large gatherings.
Ten confirmed de@d in stampede during food sharing in ABuja
Ten persons have been confirmed de@d in a stampede at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Maitama, on Saturday, 21st December 2024, during the distribution of food items to vulnerable and elderly persons.
The tragic event, which happened at about 6:30 am, claimed the lives of ten (10) individuals, including four (4) children, and left eight (8) others with varying degrees of injuries. Four (4) of the injured have been treated and discharged, while the remaining victims are receiving medical care.
The FCT Police Command in a statement released by its spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed the incident and sympathised with the families of the deceased and wished the injured a speedy recovery.
