*Nabs 2 for Printing Fake Expiry Dates On Energy Drinks
The Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has recently apprehended two suspects, Susan Oyewole Oyenike, (F) 40yrs and Anafi Isiaka, (M) 43yrs for allegedly printing fake expiry dates on expired Vita Energy Drinks products and selling same to the unsuspecting consumers.
The Nscdc Kwara State Commandant, Commandant Umar J.G Mohammed PhD while briefing the media on the development, stated that the suspects were arrested by the Anti-vandal Unit of the command at Amilegbe Area beside Ipata Market in Ilorin around 1400hrs, following an intelligence tip-off.
On interrogation, Anafi confessed that he started the illicit business with Mrs Susan who is the business owner since 2023 when she contacted him to work for her with the promise of a handsome reward.
He revealed that they were actually into the business of printing fake expiry dates on Vita Milk Energy products
The operatives of the command also foiled attempted kidnap of school children returning from school on Thursday, 11th January 2024 by another criminal element.
The suspect, 37 years old Yusuf Ajala (Male), was apprehended on Thursday, 11th January 2024, at Isale Asa Opomalu around 13:00hrs.
The suspect who claimed that he saw the victims on their way back from school and asked them to help him get dry fish was proved wrong by a discreet investigation, which revealed that the suspect forcibly changed the direction of the children from their normal route home in an attempt to kidnap them.
Speaking further, Commandant Mohammed advised the public to be cautious about the products they consume, emphasizing the health risks posed by expired goods.
He reaffirmed the Corps’ commitment to ensuring the safety and security of lives and properties by cracking down on criminals and criminal activities.
He added that the suspects would be charged to a court of competent jurisdiction for onward prosecution.
