Stampede at Buhari’s campaign kills 2 in Plateau State

Two persons reportedly trampled to death in a stampede during the All Progressives Party, APC, presidential campaign visit to Plateau State, vanguard reports.

The victims were trying to force their way out of the crowded Rwang Pam Township Stadium, venue of the event, when they were pushed and run over by crowd and they died

Before the tragedy, the APC presidential candidate, General Mohammadu Buhari, had addressed the mammoth crowd, promising to restore security in the north eastern zone of the country as well as improve on the agriculture and education sectors. He assured the unemployed youths of massive employment opportunities if voted into power in next month’s election.

APC is yet to comment on the incident.