One person has died and six others have been seriously injured following a stampede at the Gusau residence of the Minister of Defence, Alhaji Bello Matawalle, multiple security sources confirmed to SaharaReporters on Friday.

The incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. on Thursday when a large crowd surged toward the minister’s residence in anticipation of his arrival. The sudden rush reportedly triggered panic and chaos, resulting in the fatal stampede.

Security analyst Zagazola Makama confirmed that the victims were immediately taken to Farida General Hospital. Twenty-three-year-old Khalifa Uzairu was pronounced dead on arrival.

The injured victims were identified as Ayuba Sani, Muhammadu Adams, Aliyu Aminu, Shaaban Hamisu, and Inusa Musa Shehu. Hospital officials said all survivors are responding to treatment and are currently in stable condition.

Security operatives have since cordoned off the area to prevent further disorder, while authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. The probe will examine the immediate and underlying causes of the stampede, including the possibility of negligence or inadequate crowd control.

Authorities have also urged the public to remain cautious and cooperate with security personnel during official events to avoid similar tragedies.

As of the time of filing this report, Minister Matawalle has not publicly commented on the incident.