WATCH THE VIDEO HERE THE governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Yahaya has ordered a thorough investigation into the tragic stampede that occurred at the main Eid prayer ground yesterday. The stampede resulted in the deaths of two young children, Aisha Salisu Ahmed (4½ years old) and Maryam Abdullahi Gwani (4 years old). Reports indicate that the incident happened when a crowd, primarily composed of women and children, hurriedly tried to exit the venue. Several other individuals sustained varying degrees of injuries. Governor Yahaya, in a statement signed by the Director-General of Press Affairs, Ismaila Uba Misilli, expressed his condolences to the grieving families, saying, “We mourn with their families during this difficult time and extend our deepest sympathies for their loss.” To prevent future occurrences, the governor has mandated a full investigation into the circumstances leading to the stampede. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to public safety, emphasizing that measures will be implemented to avoid similar tragedies. Additionally, a high-powered delegation led by the Chief of Staff, Alhaji Abubakar Inuwa Kari, visited the hospitals where the injured victims were receiving treatment. At Zainab Bulkachuwa Hospital, the Specialist Hospital, and the Federal Teaching Hospital in Gombe, medical personnel assured that most patients were stable and expected to be discharged soon. Governor Yahaya has directed that all medical expenses for the injured victims be fully covered by the state government to ensure their recovery and ease the financial burden on their families.
GOMBE: Two children die in Eid stampede
