A senior officer of the Sokoto State Command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has confirmed the dead of nine persons in a stampede, including an official of the command as well as the injury of 30 others.
The officer who preferred not to be mentioned said the incident occurred as a result of a stampede that occurred at the Gawon Nama home of Senator Aliyu Wamakko.
The incident happened when a large number of people had gathered to benefit from the distribution of Sallah items by Senator Aliyu Wamakko, at his residence.
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Meanwhile, the Sokoto State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commiserated with the families of the dead.
This is contained in a statement by the publicity secretary of the party in the state, Hassan Sahabi Sanyinnawal on Saturday.
“We learnt of the very unfortunate stampede at the residence of the Senator Representing Sokoto North, Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, at Gawon Nama area in Sokoto that resulted in the loss of lives and injuries during the distribution of Sallah items to crowds of people.
“We wish to express deep sadness over the incident and extend our heartfelt sympathies to the families of the no fewer than 10 people, who passed away, while praying for the recovery of victims, who sustained injuries at the scene of the regrettable occurrence,” the statement reads.
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The PDP advised that in future, proper arrangements be made with regard to the safety of human lives.
Senator Wamakko, throughout the Ramadan period, had opened his residence for the less privileged to break their fast.
He is also known over the years, to be distributing clothing materials, especially for the less privileged to celebrate Sallah.
