Abuja, May 15, 2025 – The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has sealed the premises of Community Crime Prevention Initiative of Nigeria (CCPIN) based in Aba in Abia State.
It described CCPIN as an illegal and unlawful entity.
The FCPCC announced the forceful closure of the company on Thursday in a statement issued by Ondaje Ijagwu, its Director of Corporate Affairs.
It said the enforcement operation at No. 214 Aba-Owerri Road, Aba, Abia State, where it sealed the premises of the company, was done in collaboration with other law enforcement agencies.
“The FCCPC’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 disassociates itself from CCPIN and affirmed that it neither authorises nor partners with it 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 authorization,” it said.
The FCCPC said it was operating with the highest level of transparency and advised members of the public to disregard any announcements, sealing notices, or consumer-related campaigns issued by CCPIN or any of its representatives.
It further advised members of the public to contact the Commission through FCPCC hotlines: 08056002020 and 08056003030 to verify any enforcement or communication.
Official FCCPC activities and communications can also be verified via www.fccpc.gov.ng or social media handles (@fccpcnigeria).
