4 Die In Stampede During Ramadan Alms Distribution In Katsina

No fewer than four persons have lost their lives following a stampede at Kofar Guga Quarters in Katsina State.

The tragic incident occurred on February 26, 2026, at about 9:00 p.m., when a large crowd gathered at the residence of a philanthropist, Alhaji Dahiru Usman Sarki, for the distribution of annual Ramadan alms.

According to a statement issued by the spokeman of the Katsina State Police Command, Sadiq Abubakar Aliyu, the Command received a distress call at the Central Police Station reporting that the gathering had turned chaotic, resulting in a stampede.

He added that police operatives were immediately deployed to the scene to restore order and assist in rescue efforts.

The injured victims were rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention, but four of them later died from injuries sustained during the incident.

The commissioner of police, Bello Shehu, expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and wished those receiving treatment a speedy recovery.

He also ordered a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.

The Command advised individuals and groups planning charity events to notify the police in advance to enable proper security arrangements and crowd control, in order to prevent similar occurrences in the future.