Photo: NAFDAC official during a recent raid
By Deborah Nnamdi
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raided wine shops in Mararaba Market, New Nyanya, and Masaka areas of Nasarawa State, resulting in the seizure of counterfeit and adulterated wines and spirits valued at over ₦41.2 million.
The development, which aims to safeguard public health, was disclosed in a statement shared by NAFDAC on its official X handle on Monday.
“NAFDAC has conducted a major raid on wine shops in Mararaba Market, as well as the New Nyanya and Masaka areas of Nasarawa State.
“The operation targeted counterfeit and adulterated wines and spirits, leading to the seizure of products valued at over ₦41.2 million.
“NAFDAC’s Investigation and Enforcement team is actively investigating the importers or manufacturers behind these counterfeit drinks.
“NAFDAC urges consumers to remain vigilant and report suspicious products to the nearest NAFDAC office for immediate action,” the post read.
