From Femi Oyelola, Kaduna
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed off a warehouse in Kaduna, due to alleged expired food and cosmetic products valued at N75 million.
The warehouse, known as Amanat.com, is located on PP2A Bayajidda Street, near Kano Road and New Ogbomosho Road, in the city.
In a statement released recently by Shaba Muhammed, NAFDAC’s director of investigation and enforcement, revealed that the agency’s action followed a tip-off from a concerned Nigerian citizen.
A surveillance operation led by NAFDAC’s investigation team revealed a staggering quantity of expired goods, including biscuits, dairy milk, vegetable oil, soft drinks, and detergents.
It added that during the operation, workers were seen in the act of transferring expired biscuits from their original packaging into sacks, a clear attempt to repackage and conceal the substandard products.
Muhammed confirmed that the managing director of the warehouse had been arrested for questioning.
He stressed that severe regulatory penalties would be enforced once the investigation is complete, serving as a warning to others involved in similar illegal activities.
He also urged the public to be cautious when buying regulated products and to report any suspicious items to the nearest NAFDAC office.
However, the NAFDAC official encouraged the public to report any fraudulent activities to the agency.
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