RismadarVoice Reporters
March 1, 2026
The Katsina State Police Command has confirmed the death of four persons following a stampede during the distribution of annual Ramadan alms at Kofar Guga Quarters in Katsina.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Aliyu, said the tragic incident occurred on February 26, 2026, at about 9:00p.m.
According to the statement, a distress call was received at the Central Police Station in Katsina reporting that a large crowd had gathered at the residence of a philanthropist, Alhaji Dahiru Usman Sarki, for the annual Ramadan alms distribution, leading to a stampede.
“The Katsina State Police Command regrets to report a stampede incident that occurred during the distribution of annual Ramadan alms at Kofar Guga Quarters, resulting in several people sustaining injuries,” the statement read.
Aliyu said police operatives were immediately deployed to the scene upon receiving the report.
“Upon receipt of the report, promptly, a team of policemen responded to the scene. The rescuers rushed the victims to the nearest hospital for medical attention. Unfortunately, four of the injured later succumbed to their injuries,” he stated.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Bello Shehu, expressed condolences to the families of the deceased, wished the injured a speedy recovery. He also directed that a full investigation be conducted into the incident and ordered necessary measures to prevent a recurrence.
The command urged individuals and organizations planning to distribute alms or organize similar events to notify the police in advance to enable adequate security arrangements.
“The command calls on individuals who wish to distribute alms to members of the public to notify the command for adequate security coverage so as to ensure safety of lives and property and orderliness during such events to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Further developments will be communicated in due course as the investigation proceeds,” the statement added.
