The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), has sealed the premises of an unlawful entity operating as the Community Crime Prevention Initiative of Nigeria (CCPIN) in Aba-Owerri Road, Aba, Abia State.
A statement issued by Ondaje Ijagwu,Director, Corporate Affairs, FCCPC, said the Commission’s action followed credible intelligence that CCPIN was falsely claiming affiliation with the Commission and misleading the public by representing itself as an “Authorised Consumer Protection NGO” of the FCCPC.
The entity had issued public notices alleging joint surveillance operations with FCCPC and was soliciting consumer complaints through unauthorised telephone lines.
During the operation, the operator of the facility, Amb. Dr. Onwuka K. Okorie, was arrested on-site and is currently in police custody at World Bank Police Station, Abayi-Aba, Abia State, pending further investigation and prosecution.
A number of exhibits bearing FCCPC’s name, logo, and false enforcement materials were recovered from the premises.
The Commission 0disassociated itself from CCPIN and affirms that it neither authorises nor partners with CCPIN or any similarly styled organisation for enforcement or consumer protection operations, and does not delegate such powers to NGOs, private entities, or individuals without formal legal authorisation.
Ijagwu said FCCPC is committed to operating with the highest level of transparency while ensuring consumer protection and market integrity.
He advised the public to disregard any announcements, sealing notices, or consumer-related campaigns issued by CCPIN or any of its representatives.
“To verify any enforcement or communication, members of the public can contact the Commission through its hotlines: 08056002020 and 08056003030. Official FCCPC activities and communications can also be verified via www.fccpc.gov.ng or social media handles (@fccpcnigeria),” he said.