At least four persons reportedly died, and several others were injured during the distribution of annual Ramadan Alms, otherwise called (Zakkat), at a residence in Katsina metropolis.
The Katsina State Police Command confirmed this to Channels Television in a statement on Sunday.
According to the Command’s spokesman, Abubakar Sadiq, the incident happened on Thursday.
During the incident, several people sustained varying degrees of injuries and were rushed to the General Hospital, Katsina, for treatment.
The deceased persons have been identified as Bilkisu Mamman, 40, of Kerau Quarters; Ihsan Musbahu, 40, of Abattoir Quarters; Aisha Sani, 16, of Kofar Sauri Quarters; and Salamatu Kabir, 45, of Sabuwar Unguwa Quarters.
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Another victim, 15-year-old Hafsat Zubairu of Masanawa Quarters, was, however, referred to the Federal Teaching Hospital, Katsina, for advanced medical attention.
The Command’s spokesman said a distress call was received at the Central Police Station in Katsina on the 26th February, 2026, at about 9:00 pm, about a large crowd gathered at the residence of one Alhaji Dahiru Usman Sarki, a philanthropist, situated at Kofar Guga Quarters, Katsina, resulting in a stampede incident.
“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, 4 of the injured later succumbed to their injuries”, he said.
On his part, the State Commissioner of Police, Bello Shehu, commiserated with the families of the dead victims.
He also wished a speedy recovery to the injured victims, directing further investigation and necessary measures to prevent future occurrences.
The Command called on individuals who wish to distribute alms to members of the public to notify the command for adequate security coverage so as to ensure the safety of lives and property and orderliness during such events to prevent similar incidents in the future.
“Further development will be communicated in due course as the investigation proceeds”, the statement noted.
Eyewitness had earlier said the crowd stormed the residence of one Alhaji Dahiru Usman Sarki, located at the Kofar Guga Quarters, to receive Ramadan alms.
A resident said some individuals allegedly forced their way into the compound, thus triggering a stampede.
