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From Agaju Madugba, Katsina
Operatives of the Katsina State Police Command have arrested Ibrahim Moh’d in Funtua Local Government Area for suspected adulteration, re-packaging and sale of expired powdered milk to unsuspecting members of the public.
A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, yesterday, said that based on an intelligence report, the police arrested the suspect in possession of 10 bags filled with powdered milk suspected to be expired and entirely unfit for human consumption.
According to the statement, “preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect, fully aware of the toxic and compromised state of the product, deliberately mixed the expired powdered milk with genuine stock.
“He subsequently re-packaged the adulterated mixture into new counterfeit packaging to deceive and sell to the public.”
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He noted that the offence violates Sections 152 and 154 of the Penal Code Law 2021 (as amended), which strictly prohibit the sale of noxious food or drinks, the adulteration of food or drinks, and the sale of items not corresponding to their commercial description.
“The suspect is in custody as the investigation proceeds. He will be formally arraigned and charged in a court of competent jurisdiction upon the conclusion of the investigation.
“The Commissioner of Police, Katsina State Command, CP Ali Fage, strongly warns traders, wholesalers and business owners to desist from illegal practices that endanger public health and safety.
“The Command reiterates its zero-tolerance policy for substandard or harmful goods and urges members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious commercial activities to the nearest police station for decisive action,” the statement said.
