The operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Sokoto State Command, have arrested nine people for allegedly making and selling pillows filled with used diapers and sanitary pads in the state.
This was made known by the state’s Commandant, Bello Alkali Argungun on Wednesday, while parading the suspects at the Command’s headquarters.
He stated that the arrest was made possible following an intelligence report.
He said, “They used small children who get them the trash. They filled the pillow cases with it which they sell to their customers. The pillowcases carry different logos of reputable foam companies.”
The NSCDC pointed out that this was capable of endangering the health of the users.
“They may contract some diseases without knowing the cause. I am appealing to our people to always go for businesses that are legitimate,” he added.
Argungun however, disclosed that investigation was still ongoing after which the suspect would be charged to court.
