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Tambuwal’s aide, Aisha Maina dies in stampede at PDP rally

The Special Adviser to Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto state on female education, Hajia Aisha Maina has died in PDP rally stampede.

Hajia Aisha Maina attended the Presidential rally of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). The rally took place in Sokoto state on Tuesday, January 31. Unfortunately, she was caught in a stampede that occurred at the exit gate of Giginya Stadium, the venue of the rally. A staff at the Ministry of Information said; “A motorcyclist fell down from his bike at the exit way of the stadium and that caused a serious stampede, with people falling upon one another. She was one of the victims.” Chairman of Forum of Special Advisers, Ibrahim Magaji Gusau, who confirmed Maina’s death, said she was rushed to the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital. “She died few minutes after her admission. Even during the rally, we were together, not knowing that would be our last meeting.”

Maina was the former chairperson of the National Woman Journalists Association of Nigeria (NAWOJ), Sokoto state chapter. She was also the former Special Adviser to Governor Aminu Tambuwal on New Media. She was later moved to Female Education Board. Aisha is survived by three children and aged parents.

Another victim of Asake’s concert stampede dies

Another young woman who sustained injuries during the stampede at Asake’s concert has lost her life.
Recall that it was reported that a number of fans got injured following a stampede and commotion that happened during the concert of Asake in Brixton Academy, United Kingdom.
A female security guard identified as Gabriella Hutchinson was one of the victims of the stampede that happened at the concert. According to reports from Daily Mail, the young lady who was a contracted security personnel passed on earlier this afternoon.
Chief Superintendent Colin Wingrove while reporting the incident said;
“It is devastating news that a second person has lost their life following the events on Thursday. I wish to express my heartfelt condolences to Gabrielle’s family at this unimaginably difficult time.”

Gabrielle, like Rebecca Ikumelo, had her whole life ahead of her and had every right to come home safe and well after her shift at Brixton Academy. My thoughts remain with everyone affected by this dreadful incident. The urgent investigation into what happened continues.
— Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan (@MayorofLondon) December 19, 2022

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London Mayor reacts to stampede at Asake’s concert

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has sympathized with those affected by the stampede which occurred outside a South London venue where Nigerian Afrobeats singer, Asake, was holding a concert.

Emergency services rushed to the venue following reports of crowd trouble at 9.35pm, and found “a number of people with injuries believed to have been caused by crushing”.
A total of eight people were taken to hospital from the O2 Academy Brixton by ambulance, the Metropolitan Police said, and two who were less seriously injured were treated at the scene.

Reacting to the incident in a tweet on his verified Twitter page on Friday, December 16, Khan said he was heartbroken by the incident. He also said an urgent investigation is underway.
He tweeted;
“My thoughts are with all those affected by the awful incident at Brixton Academy. Eight people were taken to hospital, with four in critical condition. An urgent investigation is underway and I remain in close contact with the Met Commissioner since last night.”

My thoughts are with all those affected by the awful incident at Brixton Academy.
Eight people were taken to hospital, with four in critical condition.
An urgent investigation is underway and I remain in close contact with the Met Commissioner since last night.
— Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) December 16, 2022

Asakes concert London Mayor Reacts stampede