Tragedy in Abuja: Ten Lives Lost in Stampede During Food Distribution At Echosphere360 , we bring you stories of humanity’s strength and resilience—but today, we must share a heartbreaking tragedy that unfolded in Abuja. On Saturday, December 21, 2024, the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Maitama , became the site of a devastating stampede during a food distribution event aimed at supporting the vulnerable and elderly. What was meant to be a gesture of kindness turned tragic when, at around 6:30 a.m., chaos erupted, leading to the untimely deaths of ten individuals , including four innocent children , and leaving eight others injured . The FCT Police Command , in a statement delivered by its spokesperson SP Josephine Adeh , confirmed the incident and expressed deep sympathy for the families of the deceased. Authorities reported that four injured individuals have since been treated and discharged, while the others continue to receive medical care. This tragedy sheds light on the growing c...
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