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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.
Troops Rescue Remaining Victims Abducted from Lokoja Orphanage
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the 12 Brigade Black Force have rescued the remaining victims abducted during the attack on Dahallukitab Orphanage in Lokoja, Kogi State.
Security sources disclosed that the victims were rescued at about 6:01 p.m. on Tuesday during an operation conducted within the Agbaja Forest area of Lokoja Local Government Area.
The victims, comprising five boys, two girls and two adult females, including wives of the proprietor of the orphanage, were among those kidnapped during the attack on the orphanage on April 16, 2026.
According to the sources, troops intercepted the kidnappers while intensifying search and rescue operations in the forested area, leading to the successful rescue of all the remaining captives.
“The rescued victims were immediately evacuated to the Brigade Medical Centre where they received first aid and medical attention,” the source said.
Security agencies have sustained clearance and rescue operations across parts of Kogi State following rising cases of kidnapping and criminal activities along forest corridors linking the North-Central region.
Troops Rescue Remaining Victims Abducted from Lokoja Orphanage
Troops Arrest Suspected Kidnapper in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have arrested a suspected kidnapper in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Sources disclosed that the suspect was apprehended at about 11:20 a.m. on May 6 by troops of Sector 4 deployed at Gashish following credible intelligence.
The sources said the operation was carried out at Kara village in Barkin Ladi LGA.
According to the sources, the suspect was arrested during a targeted operation based on actionable intelligence on criminal activities within the area.
“The suspect is currently in military custody for further investigation and necessary action,” the sources said.
The military added that troops had continued to intensify intelligence-driven operations across Plateau to curb kidnapping, banditry and other criminal activities threatening peace in affected communities.
Troops Arrest Suspected Kidnapper in Plateau
Troops Foil Suspected Terrorists Activities in Sokoto Communities
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army have responded to reports of suspected terrorists activities in parts of Sokoto State.
Sources disclosed that troops of 8 Division Garrison deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Gandi were mobilised at about 11:15 a.m. on May 5 following intelligence reports on terrorists activities at Dankalmawan and Kurukuru villages.
The sources said the troops swiftly moved to the affected communities and conducted clearance operations in the general area.
According to the sources, no contact was made with the suspected terrorists as they fled before the arrival of troops.
“Troops responded promptly to the information and dominated the area to deny the criminals freedom of action,” the sources said.
The military added that surveillance and patrols had been intensified in the affected communities and adjoining areas to forestall further threats.
The sources reaffirmed the commitment of security forces to sustaining offensive and clearance operations against terrorists and other criminal elements across the North-West region.
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