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NSCDC Cracks Down On Gombe Traders For Sharp Practices
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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has taken action against traders in Gombe market for engaging in unfair practices. On Friday, the NSCDC raided the market due to concerns that many traders had manipulated their mudus—measurement tools used for grains—to increase profits deceitfully……… CONTINUE READING
The operation also included educating the traders on the importance of lowering commodity prices to help residents cope with the current economic challenges. Commandant Muhammad Bello, who led the operation with Gombe Local Government officials, emphasized the need for businesses to ease the financial burden on consumers amidst rising inflation and living costs.
Bello stated that tampered mudus not only mislead customers by providing less than what they paid for but also undermine trust in the market. “This unethical behavior damages market integrity and exacerbates the hardships faced by many people,” he said.
Failure to adhere to regulations will result in severe penalties, including arrest and prosecution. Barrister Sani Haruna, Chairman of Gombe LGA, clarified that the visit aimed to educate traders rather than conduct arrests. He criticized the practice of using tampered measurement tools while maintaining high prices, even when wholesale costs decrease.
Haruna assured that the local government is working on implementing new, standardized measurement tools to ensure fairness in trading. “A universal measurement standard will be established, and any deviation will be met with penalties,” he added.
Market buyers welcomed the NSCDC’s intervention. Usman Bappah, a customer purchasing grains, praised the efforts to enforce transparency and fairness. “It is crucial for our leaders to ensure that fairness prevails in all sectors, which will contribute to meaningful development,” Bappah said.
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