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Traders attack Edo Consumer Protection Committee members over fake products

Traders attack Edo Consumer Protection Committee members over fake products
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The committee members were on a routine mission to the area when they noticed that some sellers were removing cartons, bottles and cans of drinks from their shelves on seeing the committee members. By Ozioruva Aliu – BENIN CITY Member of the Edo State Consumer Protection Committee led by its chairman, Osaro Culture Iyamu were, on Thursday, attacked by some beverage sellers while trying to enforce ban on sales of fake, adulterated and unauthorised drinks along Mission Road in Benin City, the state capital.
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  • ✦The infuriated sellers then prevented the committee members from accessing their shops to ensure that what they had were genuine products.
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Thursday:By Ozioruva Aliu – BENIN CITY Member of the Edo State Consumer Protection Committee led by its chairman, Osaro Culture Iyamu were, on Thursday, attacked by some beverage sellers while trying to enforce ban on sales of fake, adulterated and unauthorised drinks along Mission Road in Benin City, the state capital.Monday:“We will continue to safeguard the health and protect the rights of consumers in line with the SHINE Agenda of Governor Monday Okpebholo.” Vanguard News.
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  • ✦The committee members were on a routine mission to the area when they noticed that some sellers were removing cartons, bottles and cans of drinks from their shelves on seeing the committee members.
  • ✦By Ozioruva Aliu – BENIN CITY Member of the Edo State Consumer Protection Committee led by its chairman, Osaro Culture Iyamu were, on Thursday, attacked by some beverage sellers while trying to enforce ban on sales of fake, adulterated and unauthorised drinks along Mission Road in Benin City, the state capital.
  • ✦The infuriated sellers then prevented the committee members from accessing their shops to ensure that what they had were genuine products.
Key Facts:Thursday: By Ozioruva Aliu – BENIN CITY Member of the Edo State Consumer Protection Committee led by its chairman, Osaro Culture Iyamu were, on Thursday, attacked by some beverage sellers while trying to enforce ban on sales of fake, adulterated and unauthorised drinks along Mission Road in Benin City, the state capital.Monday: “We will continue to safeguard the health and protect the rights of consumers in line with the SHINE Agenda of Governor Monday Okpebholo.” Vanguard News.
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The sellers were removing cartons, bottles and cans of drinks from their shelves on seeing the Edo consumer protection committee members.

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What is the latest development regarding Benin City?

The committee members were on a routine mission to the area when they noticed that some sellers were removing cartons, bottles and cans of drinks from their shelves on seeing the committee members.

Who are the key organizations or public figures mentioned?

By Ozioruva Aliu – BENIN CITY Member of the Edo State Consumer Protection Committee led by its chairman, Osaro Culture Iyamu were, on Thursday, attacked by some beverage sellers while trying to enforce ban on sales of fake, adulterated and unauthorised drinks along Mission Road in Benin City, the state capital.

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By Ozioruva Aliu – BENIN CITY Member of the Edo State Consumer Protection Committee led by its chairman, Osaro Culture Iyamu were, on Thursday, attacked by some beverage sellers while trying to enforce ban on sales of fake, adulterated and unauthorised drinks along Mission Road in Benin City, the state capital.

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