Lagos State Government says it will unravel the source of expired evaporated milk reportedly sold by a suspect.
This followed a viral video of citizens’ arrest of a middle-aged man who was selling expired milk in Ojuelegba area of the state.
General manager of the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency Afolabi Solebo reacted to the incident in a statement on Monday.
He said, “Following the viral online video of a middle-aged man apprehended by concerned citizens for selling hazardous and expired evaporated Peak Milk at Ibidun Street in Ojuelegba, the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency has declared its readiness to unravel the source of the product sold by the suspect.
“The case has already been reported at the Area C Police station where the culprit is being detained while investigations are ongoing and I wish to reiterate the determination of the agency to see the case to a conclusive end and ensure that all those involved are prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
“I also want to give the assurance that LASCOPA remains committed to protecting the public against the consumption of hazardous and expired products in the state.”
