No fewer than four persons were killed in a stampede during the distribution of annual Ramadan alms at Kofar-Guga quarters, Katsina, the state’s Police Command has confirmed.
A statement by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Aliyu Abubakar, described the incident as regrettable.
“The Police Command in Katsina regrets to report a stampede incident that occurred during the distribution of annual Ramadan alms at Kofar-Guga quarters, resulting in several people sustaining injuries,” it said on Sunday.
According to him, on Feb. 26, 2026, at about 9 p.m., a distress call was received at the Central Police Station in Katsina about a large crowd gathered at the residence of a philanthropist, situated at Kofar-Guga quarters, Katsina, resulting in a stampede incident.
“Upon receipt of the report, promptly, a team of policemen responded to the scene.
“The rescuers rushed the victims to the nearest hospital for medical attention.
“Unfortunately, four of the injured later succumbed to their injuries.”
The Commissioner of Police, Mr Bello Shehu, extended heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased and wished those injured a speedy recovery as he directed for further investigation and necessary measures to prevent future occurrences.
He, however, said that the Command was calling on individuals who wish to distribute alms to the public to notify the command for adequate security coverage, so as to ensure safety of lives and property and orderliness during such events to prevent similar incidents in the future.
(NAN)
