NAFDAC raids Abuja supermarkets, seizes fake products worth N50 million

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) seized counterfeit products worth N50 million on display in various supermarkets in Abuja.
In a statement on Saturday, NAFDAC said operatives discovered the products during a raid of popular supermarkets in the metropolis, including Sahad Stores and H-Medix in Wuse 2 and Gwarinpa, respectively.
“The enforcement team also targeted markets in Garki, Wuse, Utako, Kugbo, Nyanya, and Mararaba, seizing counterfeit cosmetics and drugs.
“During the operation, counterfeit cosmetics were discovered and seized at Sahad Stores, H-Medix, and various markets, while fake drugs were confiscated at Utako market.
“Counterfeit NIVEA products, cosmetics, Jik bleach, Harpic toilet cleaner, and Airwick room freshener were all confiscated. The total value of the seized goods amounted to ₦50 million, with fake NIVEA products alone valued at ₦45 million,” the statement read.
The statement added that Embugushiki-Musa Godiya, the head of investigation and enforcement of the Federal Taskforce, FCT, Abuja, expressed concern over the sale of substandard products, particularly counterfeit NIVEA creams sold at higher prices than the approved products.
Stating the health risks posed by such counterfeit goods, including the potential for cancer, kidney damage, and skin rashes, Mr Godiya reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to rooting out counterfeit syndicates and safeguarding public health.
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette

Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”

Rights
Disability rights activist seeks support for UN committee candidacy
He reiterated his readiness to take responsibility and to champion disability rights on the global stage.

Politics
Another APC ward faction suspends Ganduje
He also alleged that the APC national chairman had failed to pay his statutory dues to the party.

Opinion
Crafty judges may help fugitive Yahaya Bello escape justice
The former Kogi governor is wanted by the anti-graft EFCC over alleged N80 billion loot.

NationWide
Okuama Killing: Group condemns media attacks on Nigerian military
The group also alerted the President of an alleged plot to attack some communities in the area.

Politics
CSO urges Labour Party to prioritise democratic values
“The Labour Party has not invested in itself as a political party.”

NationWide
VIO boss calls for collective vigilance against road crashes
Mr Suberu said that road safety was everybody’s business.