Ten persons have been confirmed dead in a stampede that occured at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Maitama, on Saturday, 21st December 2024, during the distribution of food items to vulnerable and elderly persons.
According to reports, 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.
This is happening few days after a similar incident occured in Ibadan the Oyo state capital where at least 37 children were confirmed dead in an event planned by the former wife of Ooni of Ife Queen Na’omi.
May their souls rest in peace. See pictures from the scene below.
