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NAFDAC Seizes N20 Million Worth of Banned Products in Sokoto Operation
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) confiscated over N20 million worth of substandard, falsified, and banned products in an operation in Sokoto. NAFDAC announced via X on Tuesday that its Investigation and Enforcement/Federal Task Force on Fake Drugs and Unwholesome Processed Foods carried out the raid, targeting key markets including Old Market, Kara Market, and Central Market.
During the operation, four suspects were arrested and seventeen shops were screened. Among the seized illegal products were several cartons of Endocoton Super containing banned Paraquat. The statement read, “Seventeen shops were screened, and several cartons of Endocoton Super containing banned Paraquat were confiscated. Paraquat is a highly toxic herbicide that poses significant health risks and environmental hazards.”
Additionally, the raid led to the seizure of 2,096 cartons of SF MOE Soap and 223 cartons of SF Oxxo Purest Soap. Several unregistered herbal preparations with pornographic pictorials, posing significant public health risks, were also removed. The arrested suspects are under investigation, and the confiscated products will be processed according to regulations for substandard and falsified products.
NAFDAC reaffirmed its ban on Paraquat agrochemicals and vowed to enforce the ban rigorously. “The Agency urges the public to report suspicious activities or products to the nearest NAFDAC office to help combat the distribution of dangerous and illegal products,” the statement added.
It was reported that bandits were seen in Kwara State and abducted six residents from Rukpete Village.
The incident was reported to have occurred on June 8 at about 11 p.m.
Sources revealed that seven people were initially taken, but an elderly man was later released, leaving six victims in captivity.
The rising cases of insecurity in the country remain quite alarming.
The state of the country is affecting many people, as they believe nowhere is safe, including schools where they keep their children.
It has been reported that some parents have started withdrawing their children from schools in Abuja.
It can be noted that rumours of bandits being sighted near a school triggered panic, causing parents to hurriedly remove their children for safety.
While the reports of bandits have not been confirmed, the school has also issued safety measures to ensure the protection of students within the premises.
It has been rumored that bandits have made their way to Lagos, and allegedly they were spotted in Ibeju-Lekki, where some residents became suspicious of them and reported the matter.
A clip of the group of men went viral online, and many people became concerned. Whether true or not, fear has been sparked among Lagosians as they worry that bandits may already be in the state. Even if the reports remain unconfirmed, many believe it is still a possibility worth paying attention to.
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