Panic In Edo As Consumer Protection Committee Raids Market Over Chemically Treated Kpomo

The Edo State Consumer Protection Committee has uncovered a suspected hub for the production and sale of fake and chemically treated Kpomo at New Benin Market, arresting two women in connection with the alleged illegal activity.

The operation was reportedly carried out in the early hours of Monday, November 9, following intelligence received by the committee about the activities of individuals allegedly producing and selling unhygienic Kpomo in the market.

The committee’s chairman, Osaro Iyamu, disclosed that the team acted on a tip-off concerning the suspected business. He explained that two women were apprehended at Efehi Street Junction, alongside products described as unhygienic and offensive, while other individuals allegedly involved in the operation fled before the officials could arrest them.

Iyamu further revealed that following the arrests, some market women operating within nearby trading clusters reportedly admitted to engaging in the questionable business.

He confirmed that the two suspects had been handed over to the police and were being detained for further investigation.

According to Bush Radio Academy, the discovery has raised concerns about the safety and quality of food products sold in local markets, particularly the possible health risks associated with the consumption of chemically treated or improperly processed meat products.