One person has been reported dead with six others injured during a stampede at the residence of the Minister of Defence, Alhaji Bello Matawalle, in Gusau, Zamfara State.
According to counter insurgency analyst, Zagazola Makama, on X, the incidence occurred on Thursday.
This was as the Minister fulfilled an announced visit home.
Zagazola said the incident occurred about 7:30pm when a large crowd gathered to welcome Matawalle, a former governor of the state.
Victims of the incident, including Khalifa Uzairu (m), 23, who was confirmed dead upon arrival at Farida General Hospital, Ayuba Sani, Muhammadu Adams, Aliyu Aminu, Shaaban Hamisu (m), and Inusa Musa Shehu, were taken to the hospital.
The injured are receiving medical attention and are reported to be in stable condition.
Security personnel have been deployed in the scene to maintain order, and investigations have commenced to determine the cause of the stampede and identify any parties responsible for the incident, Zagazola report indicated.
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