At least four people have reportedly died in a stampede in Bauchi State during an almsgiving exercise.
According to The PUNCH, the state Police Command Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Wakili, confirmed the incident to via the telephone, adding that the situation has been stabilised.
The stampede was said to have occurred at the Shafa Holdings Company Plc headquarters along Jos Road on Sunday at about 10 a.m.
When asked for further details, the police spokespsrson said he would revert as he was in a public place where he couldn’t discuss state security affairs.
As of the time of filing this report, the company has yet to issue any statement on the matter.
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