Celebrating Buhari’s Victory: 25 Reportedly Killed & Several Others Injured In Parts Of Nigeria

Reports making rounds online states that at least 25 people are said to have died in Abuja, Kano, Makurdi and Kontagora, while celebrating president–elect Gen. Buhari’s victory. Vanguard reports that, “17 of the victims died in Kano, four died in Abuja, three in Kontagora, Niger State and one in Makurdi, the Benue State capital.” Several others are said to have sustained injuries.

Kano State Police Public Relations Officer, Magaji Majia, confirmed the news, stating that investigations are currently ongoing into what circumstances led to the deaths during the wild celebrations.

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