A stampede at the residence of the Minister of Defence, Alhaji Bello Matawalle in Gusau, Zamfara State, has left one person dead and six others injured, security sources confirmed on Friday.
Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency expert, stated that the incident occurred on Thursday when a large crowd gathered to welcome the minister, resulting in chaos and a stampede.
According to Makama, victims of the incident, including one Khalifa Uzairu, 23, who was confirmed dead upon arrival at Farida General Hospital. While other victims – Ayuba Sani, Muhammadu Adams, Aliyu Aminu, Shaaban Hamisu and Inusa Musa Shehu were promptly transported to the hospital.
The remaining injured individuals are receiving medical attention and are reported to be in stable condition.
Security personnel have been deployed to maintain order in the area, and investigations have commenced to determine the cause of the stampede and identify any parties responsible for the incident.
Authorities have urged the public to exercise caution and cooperate with security measures to prevent further incidents during official events.
