The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Sokoto State have arrested nine persons for making and selling pillows filled with used diapers and sanitary pads.
Parading the suspects at the command headquarters on Wednesday, state Commandant, Bello Alkali Argungun, said the arrest followed an intelligence report.
He stated, “They used small children who get them the trash. They filled the pillowcases with it which they sell to their customers. The pillowcases carry different logos of reputable foam companies.”
Argungun said the act 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.
He noted that investigation was still ongoing after which the suspect would be charged to court.
