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 concerns about public health and consumer safety.
The order followed a case instituted by the Council after it intercepted the deteriorated wheat flour allegedly stockpiled for sale to members of the public.
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The Council said the seizure was made following a tip-off about the storage of a large quantity of spoilt wheat flour intended for distribution and sale to consumers.
The KCPC is responsible for monitoring consumer goods and preventing the circulation of contaminated, expired and substandard products, as well as goods that fail to meet prescribed labelling requirements.
Speaking on the development, the Executive Secretary of the Council, Dr Ibrahim Garba Muhammad, said the agency was committed to enforcing consumer protection laws and ensuring that traders complied with established regulations.
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He explained that the prosecution of traders found violating the laws was necessary to protect residents of Kano State from unsafe products and other unfair business practices.
Dr Garba urged traders to cooperate with the Council, stressing that its activities were not intended to intimidate businesses but to promote compliance and protect consumers from exploitation.
He also appreciated members of the public for their growing awareness of the Council’s activities and encouraged consumers to carefully inspect products, including their quality, expiry dates and packaging information, before making purchases.
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The Executive Secretary further commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for his continued support to the Council, describing the government’s cooperation as instrumental to the effective discharge of its responsibilities.
The court’s order is expected to prevent the seized products from finding their way back into the market and exposing unsuspecting consumers to potential health risks.