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Kano – 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) to prevent the unsafe products from being sold to the public.
The council announced the court order in a statement issued on Wednesday, 11 November 2026, by its Director of Public Enlightenment, Jamilu Mustapha Yakasai. It said the legal action was instituted after the flour was intercepted following tip-offs from members of the public.
According to the KCPC, the deteriorated wheat flour had been stockpiled for sale to consumers despite being unfit for human consumption. The agency secured the court directive to ensure the seized products could not find their way back into the market.
Executive Secretary of the KCPC, Dr Ibrahim Garba Muhammad, reaffirmed the council’s commitment to safeguarding residents from contaminated, damaged, expired and substandard goods. He stated that the agency carries out its mandate in line with the law, including prosecuting traders who violate consumer protection regulations.
“The measures were necessary to safeguard public health and prevent residents from buying products that could put their lives at risk,” Muhammad said.
He urged traders to cooperate with the council, stressing that its activities are not intended to intimidate or harass business owners but to promote compliance with regulations and protect consumers’ rights. Muhammad also advised members of the public to carefully examine the quality, packaging and safety of goods before purchase and to report any suspicious products or practices to the council.
The KCPC is responsible for monitoring consumer goods in the state and preventing the circulation of unsafe or non-compliant products. The latest enforcement action forms part of ongoing efforts to protect public health in Kano markets.
The destruction of the flour is expected to be carried out in accordance with the court’s order. No further details on the specific traders involved or the exact location of the seizure were provided in the initial statement.
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