Counterfeit drugs worth N200m seized in Kano abandoned building
The Kano State Government has taken action against the circulation of fake medicines by seizing unapproved drugs valued at over N200m. The operation was led by the Kano State Committee on Motor Parks and Other Public Places, with support from multiple security agencies. Balarabe Abdullahi-Kiru and Maj. Adamu Abubakar-Usman (Rtd) provided details about the raid and the dangers posed by the counterfeit medicines. Authorities emphasized their ongoing commitment to safeguarding public health and prosecuting offenders.
What happened
- The raid was conducted in Kano metropolis, targeting an abandoned building used to store fake medicines.
- The confiscated drugs lacked approval from the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control.
- The operation involved the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Nigeria Police Force, and Nigeria Immigration Service.
- Maj. Adamu Abubakar-Usman (Rtd) highlighted that the drugs were kept under extreme heat and unhygienic conditions, posing health risks.
- Dr Danyaro Ali-Yakasai urged the public to verify medicines before purchase and report suspicious sellers.
