NAFDAC Uncovers Expired Chemicals, Additives \u2018Capable Of Killing Many Nigerians\u2019
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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered a massive illegal operation involving the sale of fake chemicals, expired food flavours, unauthorised fertilisers, and repackaged pharmaceutical raw materials in the Alapere area of Ketu, Lagos.<\/strong><\/p>\n The agency, in a statement, disclosed that the operation led to the arrest of several suspects and the sealing of three warehouses filled with dangerous substances.<\/p>\n NAFDAC Director of Investigation and Enforcement, Martins Iluyomade, told journalists that the raid followed credible intelligence about a criminal network engaged in large-scale food and chemical counterfeiting.<\/p>\n Iluyomade described the agency\u2019s action as its campaign carried out to protect the Health <\/a>of Nigerians, stressing that individuals posing as legitimate business operators while engaging in activities that seriously endanger public health.<\/p>\n According to him, the offence was the sale and repackaging of expired chemicals, some of which were dangerously redirected for use in food and drug production.<\/p>\n He explained that several controlled substances and high-risk materials, including fertilisers requiring special clearance from the National Security Adviser, were found stocked without any authorisation.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n