PICTORIAL: NAFDAC seizes N3.8bn unregistered food products in Lagos warehouse

NAFDAC seizes N3.8bn unregistered food products in Lagos warehouse Credit: X| NafdacAgency

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has seized unregistered food products worth N3.8 billion in a warehouse in Lagos State.

NAFDAC disclosed this in a statement on X.com on Tuesday.

The statement read, “NAFDAC’s Investigation & Enforcement Directorate raided a warehouse at Apongbon Oke Arin Market, following a tip-off about the sale of unregistered food products.

“Various unregistered items valued at N3,818,802,720 were seized during the operation, and the facility has been placed on hold pending further investigation.”

NAFDAC added that the warehouse management has been summoned for questioning as part of ongoing investigations into the operation.

“Appropriate sanctions will follow after investigations,” the statement noted.

In light of this operation, the agency urged the public to stay vigilant, especially during the busy festive season, and report suspicious activities to the nearest NAFDAC office.

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