NAFDAC raids Abuja supermarkets, seize N37m worth of items

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, on Monday, September 30, raided some supermarkets and open shops in some parts of Abuja and seized counterfeit items worth N37 million.

The agency said in a statement posted on its X handle on Tuesday that during the operation which was based on intelligence reports from its Investigation and Enforcement Directorate, several unregistered and counterfeit cosmetics were seized.

The agency noted that the development was part of efforts to rid the market of counterfeit and illegally imported cosmetics products in the nation’s capital.

‘’NAFDAC has intensified its efforts to rid the market of counterfeit and illegally imported cosmetics products in Abuja.

Acting on intelligence reports, the Agency’s Investigation & Enforcement Directorate conducted coordinated raids across supermarkets and open markets, including Wuse and Garki markets. Several unregistered and counterfeit cosmetics were seized, with a total street value of ₦37 million.

NAFDAC is committed to investigating the sources of these illegal products and will take strict regulatory action against those involved. All confiscated items will be destroyed in line with the Agency’s laws and regulations, ensuring public safety.

The Agency urges the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious products or activities to the nearest NAFDAC office.’’