No fewer than four persons have died in a stampede during the distribution of Ramadan gifts (zakat exercise) for the poor in Bauchi State.
Politics Nigeria understands that so many other persons, especially women and children, sustained various degrees during the incident.
It was gathered that the stampede occurred at the Shafa Holdings Company plc headquarters along Jos Road, on Sunday at about 10 am.
A 17-year-old girl, Naima Abdullahi, is currently receiving medical treatment at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital in Bauchi.
The police Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Wakili, confirmed the incident to journalists adding that that the situation is currently under control.
Wakili stated that the police acted swiftly upon hearing the news, and the police commissioner encouraged the public to stay composed.
On visiting the scene, the crowd had been dispersed, and police vehicles were stationed in the area.
However, a few women are still waiting outside in anticipation of further disbursement.
No official statement has been released by the company as at the time of writing this report.
