Kano Court Orders Destruction of Unsafe Flour
A Kano court has issued an order for the destruction of more than 400 bags of spoiled wheat flour that was seized by the Kano State Consumer Protection Council (KCPC),
The flour was confiscated after members of the public alerted the council about a large quantity of deteriorated products allegedly stored for sale despite being unsafe for consumption. The KCPC Director of Public Enlightenment, Jamilu Mustapha Yakasai, stated that the legal action was taken to ensure that the seized flour would not end up back in the market.
KCPC Enforces Consumer Protection Laws
The executive secretary of the KCPC, Dr. Ibrahim Garba Muhammad, stated that the council's measures are necessary to safeguard public health and prevent residents from purchasing goods that could put their lives at risk. He urged traders to comply with the council's regulations, emphasizing that the agency's activities are not intended to intimidate or harass business owners but to promote lawful trading and protect consumers' rights.
Governor Supports KCPC Efforts
Dr. Muhammad commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for supporting the agency's activities, stating that the assistance has fortified the council's capacity to carry out its responsibilities.
- The Kano State Consumer Protection Council (KCPC) has confiscated over 400 bags of spoiled wheat flour from traders in Kano, Nigeria.
- The flour was seized after members of the public alerted the council about a large quantity of deteriorated products allegedly stored for sale despite being unsafe for consumption.
- Kano Court has ordered the destruction of the seized flour to prevent it from being sold back into the market.
- Kano State Consumer Protection Council (KCPC) Executive Secretary, Dr. Ibrahim Garba Muhammad, stated that the council's measures are necessary to safeguard public health and prevent residents from purchasing goods that could jeopardize their lives.
- Dr. Muhammad urged traders to comply with the council's regulations, emphasizing that the agency's activities are not intended to intimidate or harass business owners but to promote lawful trading and protect consumers' rights.
- Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commended the Kano State Consumer Protection Council (KCPC) for their efforts, stating that the assistance has fortified the council's capacity to carry out their responsibilities.
