The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it has arrested nine people for the production and sale of pillows filled with used diapers and sanitary pads in Sokoto State.
Bello Alkali Argungun, the state Commandant, who disclosed this on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, said the arrest followed an intelligence report.
“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,” he said.
Argungun noted that this had the potential to pose a threat to the well-being 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.