Several Dead, Many Hospitalized in Abuja Church Stampede During Food Giveaway

A tragic stampede occurred at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in the Maitama area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Saturday morning, resulting in an unspecified number of deaths and several others being hospitalized. The incident took place during the church’s distribution of food items to vulnerable individuals.

Details surrounding the event remain scarce, with local authorities and emergency responders working to manage the aftermath. The FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed the incident but offered no further specifics at the time of reporting.

This incident echoes a similar tragic event in Ibadan, Oyo State, just days earlier. There, a stampede during a charity event led to multiple casualties and injuries, prompting public concerns about the safety of such distributions in crowded settings. These incidents highlight the growing need for better crowd control measures at charitable events to prevent further loss of life.

Authorities are currently investigating the causes of the FCT stampede while working to assist the injured and prevent any further incidents.