The actions of some rice traders have triggered reactions online after they were seen in a video making round the Internet reducing quantity of rice bags in an undisclosed location.
As the price of rice has continued to increase in the Nigerian market by the day, it is worrisome to see some individuals still bent on defrauding people.
In the viral video, a man could be heard in the background explaining how traders remove a paint of rice from each bag before selling it in the market.
The video sparked reactions online as many Nigerians expressed displeasure over it.
ayinke_omoh wrote: “The first time I saw this in sango I was gobsmacked”
laviva_mandi wrote: “We are our problem in this country, not just the government! The government is me and you, you and I, we are the government as well. Such a pity, the heart of man”
ikaks_d wrote: “When they go to their various houses, they would talk about how wicked and corrupt our leaders are.”
franny_taurusbred wrote: “Man, Bro, all na hustle. Just Pray not to buy half bag of rice and pay for full bag of rice.”