The Kano State Public Complaint and Anti-Corruption Commission said on Tuesday that it had unsealed the 10 warehouses sealed last week for alleged hoarding of foodstuffs.
In an interview with newsmen, the chairman of the commission, Muhyi Magaji, made it known that the owners of the warehouses had shown up and they were directed to open and sell to the public.
According to Muhuyi, the operation made a significant impact on checking the increase in the prices of grains and other essential commodities in the state.
He said, “The action taken by the commission has forced the dealers to bring the commodities to markets as well as reduce their prices.”
“We visited some markets, including Dawanau International Grains Market, Singer Market, and Kwari Market, among others.”
“If you go to Shuwari market in Jigawa and Faskari and other markets in the neighboring states, you will see that the prices of grains have reduced compared to before.”
“If you recall, during the operation, the owners of such warehouses were nowhere to be found but those opened were stacked full of commodities, including spaghetti, rice, sugar, and other food items.”
“The owners were issued a notice to report to the commission preparatory to facing charges before the court of law for their illegal activities.”
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