The Kano State Public Complaint and Anti-Corruption Commission has stated that it has unsealed the 10 warehouses that were previously sealed in the state for alleged hoarding of foodstuffs, News About Nigeria reports.
The chairman of the commission, Muhyi Magaji, disclosed this to newsmen on Tuesday, stating that the owners of the warehouses have shown up and have been directed to open and sell to the public.
He noted that this move has led to a reduction in the prices of commodities in the state.
“The action taken by the commission has forced the dealers to bring the commodities to markets as well as reduce their prices.
“We visited a number of markets, including Dawanau International Grains Market, Singer Market, and Kwari Market, among others.
“If you go to Shuwari market in Jigawa and Faskari and other markets in the neighbouring states, you will see that the prices of grains have reduced compared to before,” he said.
He further disclosed that at the time of the operation, the owners of the previously sealed warehouses were nowhere to be found, adding that those opened were stacked full of commodities, including spaghetti, rice, sugar, and other food items.
The owners were, however, issued a notice to report to the commission, preparatory to facing charges before the court of law for their illegal activities.
Muhuyi, maintained that the operation has made a significant impact on checking the increase in the prices of grains and other essential commodities in the state.
He also dismissed the claim by the management of Dawanau International Grains Market that they were not hoarding foodstuffs to create artificial scarcity.
