A Kano court has ordered the destruction of over 400 bags of spoilt wheat flour seized by the Kano State Consumer Protection Council (KCPC) to prevent them from being returned to the market.
The Council disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday, by its Director of Public Enlightenment, Jamilu Mustapha Yakasai.
The Council said it secured the order after instituting legal action against the products, which were intercepted following a report by members of the public.
According to the Council, the flour had been stockpiled for sale to consumers despite being unfit for consumption.
The Executive Secretary of KCPC, Dr Ibrahim Garba Muhammad, said the Council was committed to protecting consumers from contaminated, damaged, expired and substandard products.
He said the Council carried out its activities in accordance with the law, including prosecuting traders found violating consumer protection regulations.
Muhammad explained that such enforcement measures were necessary to protect public health and prevent consumers from being exposed to unsafe products.
He urged traders to cooperate with the Council, stressing that its intention was not to intimidate or harass businesses but to ensure compliance with established regulations and respect for consumers’ rights.
He also called on members of the public to check the quality and safety of products before purchasing them and report suspicious activities to the Council.
The Executive Secretary appreciated Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for his continued support, which he said had helped the Council discharge its responsibilities.
