A Kano court has directed the destruction of more than 400 bags of spoiled wheat flour seized by the Kano State Consumer Protection Council, KCPC, to stop the products from being sold to unsuspecting consumers.
The flour was confiscated after members of the public alerted the council to a large quantity of deteriorated products allegedly stored for sale despite being unsafe for consumption.
The council announced the court order in a statement issued on Wednesday by its Director of Public Enlightenment, Jamilu Mustapha Yakasai.
It said the legal action was taken to ensure that the seized flour would not find its way back into the market.
The Executive Secretary of the KCPC, Dr Ibrahim Garba Muhammad, said the council would continue to protect residents against contaminated, damaged, expired and substandard goods.
He explained that the agency was enforcing consumer protection laws, including taking legal action against traders who violate regulations.
Muhammad said, “The measures were necessary to safeguard public health and prevent residents from buying products that could put their lives at risk.”
He urged traders to comply with the council’s regulations, maintaining that its activities were not intended to intimidate or harass business owners but to promote lawful trading and protect consumers’ rights.
The executive secretary also advised residents to examine the quality and safety of goods before purchasing them and report suspicious products or business practices to the council.
He commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for supporting the agency, saying the assistance had strengthened its ability to carry out its responsibilities.