The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has suspended the sale of seized food items over a stampede that claimed lives at NCS Old Zonal Headquarters in the Yaba area of Lagos State last Friday.

A spokesperson for the Customs, ABDULLAHI MAIWADA, announced this in a statement.

Following the incident, the Service said it initiated an internal investigation to understand the circumstances surrounding the unfortunate event.

The Customs, however, extended its heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their lives during the unfortunate incident. 

The Service stated that it was working with health authorities to establish contact and engage directly with the victims’ families on their next steps.