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Niger State Government House stampede kills three in Minna

Niger State stampede Minna Mohammed Umaru Bago internally displaced persons

At least three people died and several others were injured during a stampede at the Niger State Government House in Minna on Tuesday night. The incident occurred as a crowd gathered following reports that Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago would distribute ₦10,000 to those present.

Reports indicate that the gathering included youths who had been invited to the Government House to discuss shelving a planned protest regarding the recent deaths of 37 artisanal miners. While some government appointees suggested the youths were there to show solidarity with the governor, the crowd reportedly surged after news of the cash distribution spread.

Among the deceased were Dije and her daughter Hurairat, both internally displaced persons from the Allawa community in the Shiroro Local Government Area. The injured are currently receiving treatment at Minna General Hospital. The state government and the Niger State Police Command have stated they are working to verify the details and will issue further statements.

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Bologi Ibrahim · Minna General Hospital · Mohammed Umaru Bago · Niger State Government House · Niger State Police Command

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Stampede at Niger Government House Kills Three, Injures Several-Witness [tgnews.com.ng]
Niger Cash Handout Stampede Kills Three [newscentraltv.com]
Turmutsitsi For Niger Govt House: Three Dead, Six Critical As Youths Gather For Bago Money [nnn.ng]
Mother, daughter and one other lose their lives in stampede at Niger State Govt House [www.lindaikejisblog.com]
Three Die In Niger Government House Stampede [www.naijanews.com]
Stampede: Four Feared Dead In Niger Government House [newtelegraphng.com]
3 People Die In Minna Government House Stampede [www.tori.ng]