Lagos Gov’t arrests trader for selling adûlterated yam flour in market raid

The Lagos State Government has arrested a trader for allegedly engaging in the production and sale of adulterated yam flour, known locally as Elubo Isu, following a tip-off about dangerous food practices in a local market.

The Lagos Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed in a statement on Friday that the state received credible intelligence from the Chairman of the Elubo Sellers Association, alerting authorities to the presence of contaminated food products being sold to unsuspecting consumers.

The statement reads:

“This morning, we received credible intelligence from the Chairman of Elubo Sellers Association regarding dangerous food adulteration practices within the market. “

“The report indicated that some unscrupulous traders were mixing harmful coloring agents with spoiled yam flour to produce contaminated ‘Elubo Isu’ for unsuspecting consumers.

“Our KAI enforcement team immediately conducted a raid, leading to the arrest of one Mrs. Kehinde Raji who was caught engaging in this criminal activity. We commend the market leadership for bringing this critical public health issue to our attention.

“Preliminary reports confirm that several consumers have already suffered health complications from consuming this adulterated product.

“The suspect will be prosecuted in accordance with the relevant law of #followlasg.”