The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Ignatius Kaigama, has said it would be wrong to blame the church for the rice-sharing stampede that occurred in December 2024. Henzodaily reported that 10 citizens died at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, on 21st December, in Maitama, Abuja, during Christmas palliative distribution. He stated this while delivering his Homily at … Read more
The police in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have apprehended some officials of the Catholic church in Abuja over the stampede that killed 10 people during the distribution of food items at the weekend. According to Daily Trust, all those who were arrested on Monday morning have been taken into detention. The arrests came against … Read more
Former President, Muhammadu Buhari, has expressed profound sadness regarding the tragic stampedes that resulted in numerous fatalities across Nigerian states, including Oyo, Anambra and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja. In a statement released on Sunday through his media spokesman, Garba Shehu, Buhari offered his sincere condolences to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and extended his … Read more
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has said the serial losses of several children in the recent stampedes in Ibadan, Okija, and Abuja should send a strong message to the Nigerian leaders. Henzodaily reports that 22 residents of the Okija community in Anambra State have been confirmed dead in the Saturday stampede during an event for … Read more
A tragic stampede at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama, Abuja, on Saturday morning has resulted in the deaths of at least 10 people, including children, with several others left injured. Henzodaily understands that the chaos unfolded as thousands of residents gathered to receive palliative aid from the church. The distribution event, aimed at … Read more