Three Teenagers Killed At Governor Wammako’sRamadan Food And Clothing Distribution Stampede In Sokoto

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
duringthe distribution of clothing and food personally handled by the
governor at his residence.
Thousands of hungry and unemployed of youth 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.
Residents told our reporters that some youths lost their lives at a
similar event during 2012 Ramadan season.