Krestnews reports that at least 3 students are feared killed in a stampede which occured at the Nasarawa State University, NSUK,on Friday March 22 during the distribution of rice palliative provided for them by the state government.
The incident occurred at the convocation square where the bags of rice were kept awaiting the arrival of Gov. Abdullahi Sule for the commencement of the distribution.
A student, Moses Ajah who witnessed the incident said the surging crowd of students waiting to enter the square overpowered the security personnel and broke in through the gate thereby causing a stampede.
“Some of the students were struggling with the police over the rice and as more students got information, the situation degenerated.
“As we speak some students are injured and are being treated at the school health Centre,” Ajah is quoted as saying.
He said some students picked up bags of rice and ran to their hostels and other places of residence even as they anticipated the arrival of the governor to inaugurate the distribution.
Krestnews reports that police men at venue were seen retrieving the bag of rice from those students that had picked them.
Mr Abraham Ekpo, Information and Protocol Officer of the University, said he was aware of the incident but yet to get details about it.
Photo: Some of the students affected in the Stampede