In response to the tragic stampede that resulted in loss of lives at the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Old Zonal Headquarters in Yaba, Lagos State last Friday, the NCS has taken immediate action by suspending the sale of seized food items.
Abdullahi Maiwada, a spokesperson for the Customs, conveyed this decision in a statement released on Monday.
The Customs had initially announced its intention to dispose of seized food items on Februarnike air max ivo black and white plavky chlapec 128nove custom baseball uniforms plavky chlapec 128nove sport jumpsuit nike nike calças de treino meilleur lampe uv táskafül bőr nike wiki mikrobølgeovn med grill og varmluft ipad 2019 hülle mit tastatur und stifthalter cheap jordan 4 detske lyžiarske nohavice 134 140 kilpi predam veste femme pied de poule marron corsair ddr3 1600 20, 2024, with the aim of alleviating the prevailing hardship and cost of living in the country.
The initial disposal took place at the Yaba office last Friday, with the presence of other security agencies, including the Nigeria Police Force.
Expressing heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the incident, the Customs acknowledged the gravity of the situation.
The Service is actively collaborating with health authorities to establish contact and engage directly with the families of the victims to determine the next steps.
In the aftermath of the unfortunate incident, the Customs initiated an internal investigation to comprehensively understand the circumstances surrounding the stampede.
The decision to suspend the sale of seized food items underscores the Service’s commitment to prioritizing public safety and addressing the aftermath of this distressing event.
