- Safiu Kehinde
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has seized over N41.2 million worth of fake wines and spirits in Nasarawa state.
This was disclosed in a post on the agency’s official X handle on Monday.
As contained in the statement, NAFDAC operatives had conducted major raid on wine shops in Maraba market and the New Nyanya and Masaka area of the statement.
The counterfeit wines were discovered in the course of the raid.
“NAFDAC has conducted a major raid on wine shops in Mararaba Market and the New Nyanya and Masaka areas of Nasarawa State.
“The operation targeted counterfeit and adulterated wines and spirits, resulting in the seizure of products valued at over ₦41.2 million.” The post read.
While announcing the transfer of the case to its Investigative and enforcement team, NAFDAC urged consumers to remain vigilant and report suspicious products
“NAFDAC’s Investigation & 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.