Customs visits families of rice sell stampede victims, assures support

Bashir Adeniyi, the Comptroller-General of Customs, sent a delegation led by the Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs/Zonal Coordinator, Hammi Swomen, to condole with Susan Odulaja’s family in Lagos.

Susan was one of the victims of the catastrophic stampede that occurred on February 23, 2024, while selling 25kg of rice in Lagos.

The Nigeria Customs Service announced this in a statement posted on its Facebook page on Sunday.

Susan’s father, Mr. Odulaja, thanked the customs for their help. He said, “I thank God and the Nigeria Customs Service for their support. Any support that they give us, I will ensure that I use it wisely and invest it in the children.”

The statement read, “We remember the unfortunate incident that led to the loss of four precious lives during the disposal of 25kg bags of rice at a reduced price of N10,000. We are here to support this family and demonstrate our commitment to their well-being.

“We are here on behalf of the Comptroller-General of Customs to support this family. This is our second visit, but it is to demonstrate our continued support for the family.

“The service is mindful of the effects of this loss, and we have pledged to work with this family and support them continuously.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the affected families during this challenging time, and we assure them of our unwavering support. We are working with the hospital officials to establish contact and engage directly with the victims’ families on the next step.”