Food sales are suspended by customs due to the stampede in Lagos

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In response to a stampede that left several people dead at NCS Old Zonal Headquarters in the Yaba neighborhood of Lagos State last Friday, the Nigerian Customs Service temporarily suspended the sale of food goods that had been confiscated across all of the nation’s commands on Monday.

This is stated in a press release that was signed on Monday by Abdullahi Maiwa, the agency’s spokesperson.

On February 20, 2024, Customs announced that it will dispose of food supplies that had been seized in order to lessen hardship and the cost of living in the nation.

First off, last Friday in its Yaba office, Customs disposed of food goods in front of other security agencies, including the Nigeria Police Force men.

.“However, unforeseen challenges arose when we ran out of stock and announced the continuation of the exercise the following day, leading to a regrettable outcome. “The crowd became desperate and charged through our barricades in search of rice bags inside emptied containers. In the stampede that ensued, some fatalities and injuries were regrettably recorded.” The Customs extended its “heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their lives during the unfortunate incident

The Service said it was working with health authorities to establish contact and engage directly with the victims’ families on their next steps. Following the incident, the Service initiated an internal investigation to understand the circumstances surrounding the unfortunate event. “Considering the recent unfortunate event, we regrettably announce the suspension of this exercise until we establish what transpired on Friday, 23 February 2024. “This should help us to properly articulate more robust and comprehensive action that will not defeat the noble intention,” the Service announced on Monday

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