Amnesty urges probe into Minna stampede that killed three

Amnesty International has called on Nigerian authorities to investigate the deaths of three people in a stampede at the Niger State Government House in Minna, highlighting the worsening economic hardship facing millions of Nigerians. The stampede occurred on Tuesday after a crowd gathered amid reports that Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago would distribute cash to residents. Two of the deceased were internally displaced persons from Allawa community in Shiroro Local Government Area, with several others injured and referred for further treatment. Amnesty described the incident as a disturbing reminder of the economic crisis and rising food insecurity affecting vulnerable Nigerians, especially those displaced by insecurity.