A Kano court has ordered the destruction of more than 400 bags of spoilt wheat flour seized by the Kano State Consumer Protection Council (KCPC) over an alleged attempt to sell the product to the public.
The council disclosed this in a statement issued by its Director of Public Enlightenment, Jamilu Mustapha Yakasai, on Wednesday following legal proceedings over the seized products.
According to the statement, the council confiscated the flour after receiving a report that a large quantity of the deteriorated product had been stockpiled for sale to unsuspecting consumers.
The court subsequently ordered that the seized flour be burnt or otherwise destroyed to prevent it from finding its way back into the market.
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Speaking on the development, the council’s Executive Secretary, Dr Ibrahim Garba Muhammad, said the agency would continue to enforce consumer protection laws and prosecute traders who violate established regulations.
He said the council was carrying out its responsibilities in accordance with the law, adding that prosecuting offenders was necessary to protect the health of Kano residents.
“The council has no intention of victimising anyone. Our goal is to ensure that everyone operates within the rules and that consumers are sold goods without being exploited,” he said.
He urged traders to cooperate with the council and encouraged residents to pay attention to the quality and condition of goods before purchasing them.
