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At least three people have been confirmed dead, while several others were injured following a stampede at the Niger State Government House in Minna on Tuesday night, September 30, 2026.
The injured victims are currently receiving treatment at the General Hospital, Minna. The incident reportedly occurred when a crowd gathered at the Government House.
According to reports, the gathering was linked to efforts by government officials to engage youths who were planning a protest over the recent deaths of 37 artisanal miners in the state.
Among those confirmed dead were a woman identified as Dije and her daughter, Hurairat, both Internally Displaced Persons from Allawa community in Shiroro LGA. Hurairat’s husband was killed by bandits in 2023, forcing her to relocate to Minna.
Sources said Dije was visiting her daughter when they heard money would be distributed at the Government House. A government source said the crowd swelled after reports that Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago would distribute N10,000. Chief Press Secretary Bologi Ibrahim said government would issue an official statement, while police spokesman SP Wasiu Abiodun said he would verify the incident.
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