Niger Government House Stampede Claims Three Lives
On September 29, a tragic stampede occurred at the Niger Government House in Minna, resulting in the deaths of three individuals and injuries to several others. The incident unfolded when youths, initially invited to discuss a protest regarding the deaths of 37 artisanal miners, were drawn to the Government House by rumors of a N10,000 giveaway from Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago.
Among the deceased were Dije and her daughter, Hurairat, both internally displaced persons (IDPs) from Allawa. Hurairat's husband, Abubakar, had been killed by bandits in 2023.
Dije was visiting Hurairat when they heard about the alleged money distribution. Mallam Musa Allawa, an IDP, confirmed their burial was scheduled for 10 am on September 30.
The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Bologi Ibrahim, stated that a government statement would follow, while SP Wasiu Abiodun from the Niger State Police Command indicated he would verify the details.
Plus234Feed summary based on reporting from Legit.ng. Read the original report below.
Read full article
Continue on Legit.ng
Get the week in one email
Top stories, NPFL results, the naira — every Friday morning. Free, one email a week.
Related Stories
Stampede at Niger State Government House Claims Lives
Vigilante Shooting in Niger State Leads to Three Deaths
Niger Governor Bago Aids Families of Miners Who Died
Protests in Niger State Lead to APC Secretariat Vandalism
Shettima pledges justice and ₦250m for Niger miners' families
Niger Governor Calls for Calm Amid Miners' Deaths Investigation
Get Plus234Feed on messaging apps
Same headlines, delivered where you already scroll.
