An unspecified number of persons have died following a stampede at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Maitama area of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Abuja. DAILY POST gathered that the unfortunate incident occurred on Saturday morning when the church was distributing food items to vulnerable persons.

The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD) said the stampede occurred at about 5.30 a.m. while the church was distributing palliatives to the less privileged members of the society.

At least 10 people have lost their lives, and several others sustained injuries in a stampede that occurred at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Maitama,