Lagos Govt Arrests Trader Over Sale Poisonous Yam Flour
By Felix Kuyinu
The Lagos State Government has arrested a trader over accusations of producing and spelling harmful yam flour, locally known as Elubo, causing health disorder to the buyers.
The suspect, Kehinde Raji, was arrested by operatives of the Kick Against Indiscipline, KAI, agency, following a tip off from the Chairman of Elubo Sellers Association who claimed that buyers of the item have already been experiencing heath issues.
A statement made by the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, in the alleged incident reads: “This morning {Friday}, we received credible intelligence from the Chairman of Elubo Sellers Association regarding dangerous food adulteration practices within the market.
“The report indicated that some unscrupulous traders were mixing harmful coloring agents with spoiled yam flour to produce contaminated ‘Elubo Isu’ for unsuspecting consumers.
“Our KAI enforcement team immediately conducted a raid, leading to the arrest of one Mrs. Kehinde Raji who was caught engaging in this criminal activity. We commend the market leadership for bringing this critical public health issue to our attention.
“Preliminary reports confirm that several consumers have already suffered health complications from consuming this adulterated product.”
Wahab said that the suspect will be prosecuted in accordance with the relevant law. He enjoined all traders in the state to cultivate caution on their goods and urged the residents to be vigilant on the commodities they buy to ensure safety from harmful products.
