Customs show support for families of rice sale stampede victims
By Sabiu Abdullahi
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has once again demonstrated its commitment to supporting the families affected by the tragic stampede that occurred during the sale of rice in Lagos on February 23, 2024.
A delegation led by Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs/Zonal Coordinator Zone “A,” Hammi Swomen, visited the family of the late Comfort Ajayi on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in Anthony, Lagos.
The delegation expressed the service’s condolences and commitment to continued support. ACG Swomen stated,
“In line with the CGC’s directive, it is an ongoing interaction and support for the families…we will continue to keep in touch with them and see the best ways going forward that we can support them in this difficult time.”
The husband of the late Comfort Ajayi, Murphy Ajayi, appreciated the delegation’s visit, saying, “They have been trying in their effort to get in touch with us and check on us. I say a big thank you, though it has not been easy, but life continues.”
The team also visited the families of late Eugene Anyanwu and late Mercy Christopher on Thursday, May 2, 2024.
The wives of the late victims, Sarah Anyanwu and Christopher Onah, commended the gesture by the Nigeria Customs Service and prayed for the service’s success.
This is not the first visit by the customs service, as they had earlier visited the family of the late Susan Odulaja in Jibowu, Lagos, on Friday, April 26, 2024.
The Nigeria Customs Service’s continued support demonstrates their responsiveness, care, and responsibility as a Nigerian government agency.