Traders Attack Edo Consumer Protection Committee Members During Fake-Product Enforcement

Beverage sellers attacked members of the Edo State Consumer Protection Committee, led by Osaro Culture Iyamu, on Thursday during an operation against fake, adulterated and unauthorised drinks on Mission Road in Benin City. When the committee arrived, some traders removed cartons, bottles and cans from their shelves and then blocked members from entering their shops. Security agencies summoned beverage sellers, including members of the Beverages and Alcohol Dealers Association, to a meeting about the incident. Iyamu said the committee had faced pressure to compromise but pledged to protect consumers and their health.