Two Killed In Gombe Eid Prayer Stampede
Two children have been trampled to death following a stampede at the Gombe main Eid prayer ground on Sunday, according to the Channels Television.
Two children have been trampled to death following a stampede at the Gombe main Eid prayer ground on Sunday, according to the Channels Television.
The deceased children were identified as Aisha Salisu Ahmed -4½ years and Maryam Abdullahi Gwani -4 years.
Several other worshippers suffered varying degrees of injuries.
The stampede was said to have started when a crowd consisting mostly of women and children rushed to leave the venue in haste,
Already, the state Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, has in a statement signed by Director-General, Press Affairs, Government House, Ismaila Uba Misilli, condoled with the families of the two young children who lost their lives.
The stampede was said to have started when a crowd consisting mostly of women and children rushed to leave the venue in haste,
Already, the state Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, has in a statement signed by Director-General, Press Affairs, Government House, Ismaila Uba Misilli, condoled with the families of the two young children who lost their lives.
Yahaya said, “We grieve with their families during this difficult time, and our hearts are with them as they mourn the loss of their beloved children.”
According to him, “The safety and well-being of our citizens remain a top priority,” even as the state government was committed to ensuring that lessons are learned and corrective measures put in place to avert future occurrence.
Yahaya, then directed a comprehensive investigation to examine the circumstances that led to this unfortunate event and to prevent future occurrences.
The governor had earlier sent a high-powered delegation, led by the Chief of Staff, Government House, Alhaji Abubakar Inuwa Kari, to visit the medical facilities where the victims were receiving treatment and sympathize with them as well as ensure that the affected individuals received the best possible care.
In all the facilities visited, including Zainab Bulkachuwa Hospital, Specialist Hospital and Federal Teaching Hospital Gombe, most of the patients were seen in stable condition, with doctors assuring that they would be discharged soon, as other patients from the same incident had been treated and discharged before the delegation’s visit.
Meanwhile, the Governor has directed that all medical expenses for the victims be fully paid by the state government to relieve parents of any financial burden related to the treatment of the victims. (Channels Television).
According to him, “The safety and well-being of our citizens remain a top priority,” even as the state government was committed to ensuring that lessons are learned and corrective measures put in place to avert future occurrence.
Yahaya, then directed a comprehensive investigation to examine the circumstances that led to this unfortunate event and to prevent future occurrences.
The governor had earlier sent a high-powered delegation, led by the Chief of Staff, Government House, Alhaji Abubakar Inuwa Kari, to visit the medical facilities where the victims were receiving treatment and sympathize with them as well as ensure that the affected individuals received the best possible care.
In all the facilities visited, including Zainab Bulkachuwa Hospital, Specialist Hospital and Federal Teaching Hospital Gombe, most of the patients were seen in stable condition, with doctors assuring that they would be discharged soon, as other patients from the same incident had been treated and discharged before the delegation’s visit.
Meanwhile, the Governor has directed that all medical expenses for the victims be fully paid by the state government to relieve parents of any financial burden related to the treatment of the victims. (Channels Television).
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