A stampede at the Niger State Government House in Minna on Tuesday night leaves at least three people dead, with several others injured, according to multiple reports. Injured victims are receiving treatment at the General Hospital, Minna.
The incident happens when large crowds gather at the Government House, where the meeting is linked to preparations for an Independence Day protest and is convened by Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago. Vanguard reports that more than 5,000 youths throng the venue and says five are feared dead, though other outlets cite three confirmed deaths.
Legit.ng adds that the crush is associated with an alleged rumour of an N10,000 giveaway, and reports that a mother and daughter are among those killed. Other outlets focus more on crowd size and the event’s purpose, without detailing the alleged giveaway. Overall, the reports agree the stampede occurs at the Government House in Minna and that multiple injuries follow the incident.
