The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on Wednesday arrested one Gloria Sunday for allegedly producing fake olive oil.

Parading the suspect in Awka the state NSCDC Commandant, Assistant Commandant-General (ACG) Ben Dikuro, said that the suspect specialised in the adulteration of GOYA Olive Oil adding that the suspect had already confessed to the crime.

He noted that the suspect was arrested on June 12 at No 9 Agulu Street, Okpoko in Ogbaru local council area of the state at about 1:30 p.m. following a tip-off.

According to assistant commandant general, the suspect has been in the business overtime with her husband who escaped on sighting officers of the NSCDC.

Dikuro said that the suspect specialised in the adulteration of GOYA Olive Oil, which was on investigation discovered to be the edible vegetable oil which they re-packaged into empty GOYA containers and labelled as new olive oil.

The NSCDC boss who spoke through the Command’s Public Relation Officer, Superintended Rajunor Egbe, warned the public to desist from production of adulterated substances or risk facing the wrath of the law.

He stressed that the NSCDC was ready to collaborate with other security agencies to stamp out criminal activities from the state and advised residents to ensure that they report individuals who engage in sharp practices that could pose threat to the life of members of the community.

Items seized from the suspect include two bags full of GOYA branded empty bottles, bottle cocks and three gallons of edible vegetable oil.

Dikuro however stressed that the suspect would be handed over to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) for further investigations and prosecution.

•Photo shows NSCDC National Commandant Ade Abolurin.

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