The All Progressives Congress (APC) is in mourning following the tragic incident at the Nigeria Customs office in Yaba, Lagos, where seven individuals, including Comfort Adebanjo, lost their lives during a stampede while attempting to purchase seized rice.
The Customs, in a bid to alleviate the economic hardships faced by Nigerians, initiated the sale of seized food items, including bags of rice, on Friday.
Oluwafemi Fadahunsi, the Coordinator of FKL Ward E1, Lagos State of the APC, and Secretary, Comrade Adebari Adewale, expressed their condolences in an obituary message released on Saturday, February 24, 2024.
“It is with heavy hearts and regret we announce the painful death of one of our members in FKL WARD E1, Mrs Adebanjo Comfort Funmilayo,” the obituary read. Mrs. Adebanjo, residing on Ibidun Street by AKINHANMI Street, Ojuelegba, was among the seven victims who tragically lost their lives in the stampede while trying to buy custom rice at Yaba.
The obituary extended heartfelt prayers, stating, “May God grant all the members of her family and all the residents of WARD E1 the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss.”
This unfortunate incident, which claimed lives in the pursuit of essential commodities, underscores the need for improved safety measures during such distributions. The APC, along with the nation, mourns the loss of Mrs. Adebanjo and the others affected by this distressing event.
