By Rukayat Moisemhe
The Managing Director, Coleman Wires and Cables Industries Ltd., Mr George Onafowokan, says tackling product adulteration remained the company’s top priority for the year.
Onafowokan, who said this on Monday in Lagos via a statement stressed that this was with a strategic focus on eliminating the menace entirely.
He was reacting to the arrest by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) of two persons allegedly operating an illegal scheme to adulterate the company’s wires and cables.
He lauded the efforts of the police for the arrest, disclosing that the company had raised alarm over the escalating menace of product adulteration in the industry.
According to him, the arrested persons are two Lagos Island businessmen ages 24, and 20.
Onafowokan urged distributors to collaborate with the company in combating the problem.
He reaffirmed Coleman’s commitment to maintaining the integrity of its products and ensuring that only authentic cables reached the market.
“The illicit operation was uncovered on March 19, when Coleman’s representatives identified the fraudulent activities and promptly reported the matter to Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), Adegoke Fayoade.
“Acting on the AIG’s directive, a police task force raided the suspects’ operational bases at 29 Idolowo Market and 4 Sagbemi Street, Lagos Island, leading to their arrest.
“Following an investigation led by ASP Akin Akinwoola, the suspects were arraigned before the Igbosere Magistrate’s Court, on a two-count charge of conspiracy and product adulteration,” he said.
He appealed to Nigerians to report any suspicious activity or suspected fraud to the nearest police station or state office to curb the spread of counterfeit products and protect the economy. (NAN)
