The Kano State Consumer Protection Council (KCPC) has arrested some traders at Singer Market for allegedly attempting to alter the expiry dates of an expired milk product.
The council also sealed shops linked to the alleged malpractice following an operation conducted in collaboration with the market leadership.
THE Director of Public Enlightenment, Jamilu Mustapha Yakasai, the council said the operation was triggered by an emergency call from the Deputy Chairman of the Traders’ Association, Aminu Umar Dogara.
The Director of Monitoring of Traders and Products, Auwalu A. Muhammad, said the call alerted the council to the alleged attempt to manipulate the expiry dates of the milk product.
He said officials were immediately dispatched to the market to investigate the incident, resulting in the arrest of the suspects and the sealing of the affected shops.
Muhammad said the council remained committed to protecting consumers from expired products and goods whose information, condition or quality had been unlawfully altered.
The Executive Secretary of the council, Dr Ibrahim Garba Muhammad, warned that the KCPC would not tolerate violations of consumers’ rights.
He said anyone found guilty of such offences would be prosecuted and subjected to appropriate punishment.
Dr Ibrahim commended the leadership of the market association for cooperating with the council to prevent the circulation of substandard and adulterated products.
He said the partnership was critical to safeguarding public health and protecting consumers’ rights.
The executive secretary also expressed appreciation to the Kano State Government, under Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, for its support and for allowing the council to carry out its responsibilities without interference.
