Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Graphic Images, Discretion Advised: 3 Teenagers Die At Governor Wammako’s Ramadan Food & Clothing Distribution Stampede In Sokoto

From Saharareporters

A stampede at Governor Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko's residence in Gawon Nama area of Sokoto has claimed three kids and wounded several others.

Saharareporters learnt that the incident occurred on Sunday night during the distribution of clothing and food personally handled by the governor at his residence.

Thousands of hungry and unemployed youths had converged at the residence of the governor to receive  materials including food and clothing during the end of Ramadan fast break when the stampede happened.

A doctor on duty at the Accident and Emergency unit of Specialist Hospital Sokoto who didn't want his name mentioned confirmed to SaharaReporters that three corpses has been deposited at the mortuary of the hospital while about eight other victims are receiving treatment for injuries sustained during the stampede.

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