Hajiya Aishat Maina, Special Adviser on Female Education to Sokoto State Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, dies
The Daily Trust reports that Maina was killed in a stampede at the presidential rally of Peoples’ Democratic Party standard-bearer Atiku Abubakar on Tuesday, January 31.
Source: UGC
It was deduced that the governor’s SA were caught up in the stampede that took place at the exit gate of Giginya Stadium, Sokoto, the site of the demonstration.
A state information ministry staffer who spoke about the incident said a motorcyclist fell off his bike at the gate causing commotion around the arena, Punch reports.
Staff who spoke on condition of anonymity said:
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“A motorcyclist fell off his bike on the way out of the stadium and this caused a serious stampede, with people falling over each other.
“She was one of the victims.”
An official confirms the incident
Confirming the incident, Forum of Special Advisers Chairman Ibrahim Gusau said Maina was rescued and rushed to Usmanu Danfodiyo University Hospital, Sokoto for treatment.
Gausau, however, explained that Maina died just minutes after being admitted to the hospital.
Describing the late SA Governor Tambuwal as an energetic person, Gausau said they were together the entire night before putting the finishing touches on some of the event’s elements.
He said:
“Even during the rally, we were together, not knowing that it would be our last meeting.”
Survived by three children and her elderly parents, Gusau prayed to God to forgive Maina’s shortcomings and grant her Jannat ul Firdaus.
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Source: Legit.ng
