From our news desk, Benin
The Edo State Consumer Protection Committee (CPC) has warned members of the public to beware of fraudsters; who capitalizes on the ban on the production and sales of sachet gin, to extort money from them.
The Committee sounds the warning in a statement jointly signed by the Chairman, Iyamu Osaro Culture, Mrs. Osaghae Sweet Oghogho – Edo South Coordinator, Eshesimua Sunday Charles – Edo North Coordinator and Audu Solomon – Edo Central Coordinator.
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In the statement circulated amongst journalists in Benin on Thursday, 10 September, 2026, it was said that the “Committee have reliably been informed that some unscrupulous elements are moving around collecting money from sellers of the banned Sachet Gin.”
The alleged fraudsters are said to be operating on the account of the “extension period granted to the ‘Association of Beverages Dealers’ by the Committee which is fixed for 20th of September, 2026.
“On this note, we wish to advise the General Public to apprehend any person that is parading himself or herself as a member of the Edo State Consumer Protection Committee that wants to exploit the two weeks extension to extort the people.
“Therefore, the public should note that enforcement has not started.
“For complaints or to report any such person, Please call: 08072370252.”
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