*Nigeria’s Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission strongly cautions the public to disregard any announcements, sealing notices, or consumer-related campaigns issued by the illegal ‘Community Crime Prevention Initiative of Nigeria’, or any of its representatives in Abia State

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The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), in collaboration with law enforcement, has performed an enforcement operation when it shut the premises of an unlawful entity operating as the Community Crime Prevention Initiative of Nigeria (CCPIN), at No. 214, Aba-Owerri Road, Aba, in Abia State.

The FCCPC said its action followed credible intelligence that CCPIN was falsely claiming affiliation with the market regulatory Commission and misleading the public by representing itself as an 鈥淎uthorised Consumer Protection NGO鈥� of the FCCPC in Nigeria.

Ondaje Ijagwu, Director of Corporate Affairs at FCCPC, who disclosed this development in a statement Thursday, May 16, said the illegal entity had earlier issued public notices, alleging joint surveillance operations with FCCPC.

Besides, the outfit was soliciting consumer complaints through unauthorised telephone lines, Ijagwu stated.

However, during the crackdown on outfit, the operatives arrested Amb. Dr. Onwuka K. Okorie, operator of the facility,聽 on-site.

The Commission said聽 Dr. Okorie is currently in Police custody at World Bank Police Station, Abayi-Aba, in Abia State, pending further investigation and prosecution.

The statement further noted: “A number of exhibits bearing FCCPC鈥檚 name, logo, and false enforcement materials were recovered from the premises.

“The Commission categorically disassociates itself from CCPIN and affirms that it neither authorises nor partners with CCPIN or any similarly styled organisation for enforcement or consumer protection operations.”

The FCCPC asserted that it “does not delegate such powers to NGOs, private entities, or individuals without formal legal authorisation.”

The Director of Corporate Affairs said: “The FCCPC is committed to operating with the highest level of transparency while ensuring consumer protection and market integrity.

“The public is strongly advised to disregard any announcements, sealing notices, or consumer-related campaigns issued by CCPIN or any of its representatives.”

The Commission advised that to verify any enforcement or communication, members of the public can contact the FCCPC through its hotlines: 08056002020 and 08056003030.

The statement added that official FCCPC activities and communications could also be verified via www.fccpc.gov.ng or social media handles (@fccpcnigeria).