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NAFDAC destroys fake, expired drugs worth N50 million in Sokoto

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NAFDAC destroys fake, expired drugs worth N50 million in Sokoto

NAFDAC destroys fake, expired drugs worth N50 million in Sokoto

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has on Friday destroyed expired and fake drugs worth N50 million in Sokoto State.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the items were burnt at Kwannawa dump site near old Post Office in Dange-Shuni Local Government Area of the state.

Mr Adamu Garba, NAFDAC State Coordinator, said the exercise was part of routine efforts by the agency to sanitise the country of counterfeits, expired and other unregulated products from circulation.

Garba described fake, expired drugs and consumables as the gravest danger to human life.

“The products being destroyed today are made up of fake/counterfeit drugs, substandard and expired food products, cosmetics and regulated products seized by NAFDAC while some surrendered voluntarily by shop owners.

“This exercise is in public private partnership with drugs sellers, union members as about 80 per cent of destroyed products were voluntarily surrendered by them,’’ Garba said.

He explained that the quantum of products being destroyed was a pointer to the fact that the agency is working hard to ensure the safety of the health of Nigerians.

The state coordinator commended the stakeholders and security agents for their support and assured that the agency would continue to enforce sanctions where there were violations.

He noted that the agency had embarked on statewide awareness on activities of fake, expired products and urged vendors, producers and consumers to adhere to stipulated regulations.

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Mr Emmanuel Andrew, Assistant Director, Head of Investigation and member of National Taskforce Team of NAFDAC, said the effort was to remove counterfeits, expired and unregistered products from circulation.

Andrew said that he was in Sokoto to supervise the activity of patent medicine vendors and pharmaceutical stores for cooperating with agency by submitting outlawed products.

He underscored the importance of collective efforts among stakeholders in the struggle to safeguard people’s health.

The reports also gathered that the exercise was attended by NAFDAC Governing Board member, Alhaji Tukur Sarkin Fada Tambuwal and Alhaji Abdullahi Dikko, Director, Reaserch and Statistics, Sokoto State Ministry of Environment.

Others are Alhaji Nasiru Abdu from Sokoto State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and the representative of medicine vendors, Mr Ogbu Batholomew.

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One Killed, Two Injured in Communal Clash in Niger

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One Killed, Two Injured in Communal Clash in Niger

By Zagazola Makama

One person has been confirmed dead while two others sustained injuries following a communal clash between Fulani and Gwari youths in Gambwa village via Fuka area of Niger State.

Security sources said the incident occurred on April 30 when youths from both communities engaged in a violent confrontation over a disputed piece of land.

The sources disclosed that the clash led to the burning of tents and dwelling houses, causing panic among residents.

According to the sources, three persons Safe Turaki, 45; Shuaibu Ahmadu, 25; and Nasiru Yahaya, 54 sustained varying degrees of injuries during the violence.

They added that the victims were rushed to Kafin Koro Hospital for treatment, where Shuaibu was treated and discharged, Nasiru is still receiving medical care, while Safe Turaki later died from injuries sustained.

The sources further said security operatives visited the scene, restored calm, and brought the situation under control.

They noted that efforts are ongoing to apprehend those responsible for the violence, while investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the clash.

One Killed, Two Injured in Communal Clash in Niger

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Troops Rescue Two Victims, Launch Manhunt After Bandits’ Attack on Katsina–Kaduna Border

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Troops Rescue Two Victims, Launch Manhunt After Bandits’ Attack on Katsina–Kaduna Border

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have rescued two kidnapped victims and launched a manhunt for suspected bandits following an attack along Gadar Iya axis on the border between Katsina and Kaduna States.

Security sources said the incident occurred at about 9:30 p.m. on May 1 when heavily armed bandits blocked the road and abducted occupants of two vehicles a Mitsubishi Canter truck and a Toyota Corolla.

The sources disclosed that the attackers kidnapped about five unidentified occupants from the truck, along with six passengers from the Toyota Corolla identified as Isiya Abubakar, Sufiyanu Gide, Rabi Isiyaku, Harira Isiyaku, Jamila, and Maliki Muhammad.

According to the sources, troops swiftly mobilised to the scene, secured the area, and commenced aggressive clearance operations.

They added that during the operation, two victims Muhammad Sani, 60, from Tambuwal Local Government Area of Sokoto State, and Khadija Isiyaku, 25, from Keffi in Nasarawa State were successfully rescued.

The sources further said the affected vehicles were evacuated to a secure location, while ongoing cordon-and-search operations are aimed at rescuing the remaining victims and apprehending the fleeing suspects.

Security presence has been intensified along the axis to prevent further incidents.

Troops Rescue Two Victims, Launch Manhunt After Bandits’ Attack on Katsina–Kaduna Border

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One Killed as Security Forces Repel Bandit Attack in Katsina

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One Killed as Security Forces Repel Bandit Attack in Katsina

By Zagazola Makama

A 21-year-old man, Musa Bashir, has been killed during a bandit attack on Unguwar Kanawa village in Dandume Local Government Area of Katsina State.

Security sources said the incident occurred at about 9:50 p.m. on May 1 when a large number of heavily armed bandits invaded the community.

The sources disclosed that security operatives, supported by military personnel and local security groups, were swiftly mobilised to the area and engaged the attackers in a fierce gun duel.

According to the sources, the bandits were overpowered and forced to retreat into a nearby forest following the exchange.

They added that during a post-attack assessment, Musa Bashir was found fatally shot.

The sources further said the victim’s body was evacuated to the General Hospital in Dandume, where he was confirmed dead by medical personnel.

Security teams have since launched a manhunt for the fleeing suspects, with intensified patrols ongoing in the area.

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