NAFDAC Seals 100 Shops In Enugu Market Over Sale Of Fake Alcoholic Beverages
The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control has shutdown about 100 shops in Ogbete Market, Enugu for alleged dealing in suspected fake alcoholic beverages.
The agency also confiscated a truckload of adulterated products and effected some arrests in the process.
Pharm Martins Iluyomade, the Director South East Zone, of the regulatory body said the suspects were already in custody and would be charged to court after investigation.
He said the raid was furtherance to NAFDAC’s mandate to safeguarding the health of the nation and riding the zone of unwholesome, substandard, fake and adulterated products..
“We stormed the popular ogbete market in Enugu state today and shut down 100 shops which have been identified for selling fake alcoholic beverages.
“Arrest were made and the suspects are currently in custody.
“This fake wine and alcoholic beverages are being sold to unsuspected customers and the general public but we are determined to rid the market of these unwholesome products, ” he said.
The NAFDAC boss said the operation was with active collaboration with the Police, Department of State Services and the Nigerian Army which deployed their personnel for the purpose
