Sallah: Two children killed, 20 injured in Gombe stampede – Police

The Gombe State Police Command has confirmed the death of two children following a stampede at the Gombe main Eid Ground.

The command’s spokesperson, Buhari Abdullahi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Gombe.

According to Mr Abdullahi, the incident occurred at about 10:45 a.m. at the exit gate of the Eid ground, immediately after the conclusion of Eid prayers.

“The stampede was caused by inadequate exit access, as a large crowd, primarily women and children,…