Crimes

NAFDAC seals warehouse over N75m expired products

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered and sealed off a warehouse in Kaduna State for housing expired food and cosmetic products valued at N75 million.

The Director of Investigation and Enforcement at NAFDAC, Shaba Muhammed, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

The warehouse, Amanat, is located near Kano Road and New Ogbomosho Road in Kaduna State.

Muhammed stated that NAFDAC acted on a tip-off from a concerned Nigerian.

He said: “Following a detailed surveillance operation, NAFDAC’s investigation team discovered a large quantity of expired products, including biscuits, dairy milk, vegetable oil, soft drinks, and detergents, among others.

NAFDAC alerts Nigerians on fake cancer treatment drug

“At the time of the operation, workers were found removing the expired biscuits from their original packaging into sacks.”

He added that the Managing Director of the warehouse had been arrested for questioning.

Muhammed emphasised that strict regulatory sanctions would be imposed upon the conclusion of the investigation as a deterrent to others involved in similar illegal activities.

He urged the public to exercise caution when purchasing regulated products and to report any suspicious items to the nearest NAFDAC office.

Muhammed also enjoined the public to report any fraudulent activities to the agency.

The Star

Segun Ojo

Recent Posts

‘I miss you,’ D’banj tells late son in emotional tribute

Nigerian singer Daniel Oyebanjo, popularly known as D’banj, has paid an emotional tribute to his…

4 hours ago

INEC clears Pantami, Gwarzo, rejects Adebutu’s petition

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cleared former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy,…

4 hours ago

Arsenal lose appeal against Dowman red card in Fleetwood defeat

Arsenal have lost their appeal against Max Dowman's red card in their stunning Carabao Cup…

7 hours ago

Agbara Nla hits US cinemas after $173,650 overseas haul

Nigerian faith-based film Agbara Nla: The Return is set to open in select US cinemas…

7 hours ago

Army graduates 384 female soldiers

The Nigerian Army has graduated 384 female soldiers after completing Exercise SHINING STAR 2026, a…

7 hours ago

Senatorial seat: Okorocha lauds court verdict, thanks Tinubu

Former Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha has expressed joy over the judgement by the Federal…

8 hours ago

This website uses cookies.