NAFDAC seals illegal herbal medicine factory dealing in hazardous products

In what appears to be “war against illicit products”, the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raided an illegal herbal medicine factory in Mararaba, a suburb of Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city.

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In a post shared on its official Facebook page, the agency says its witnessed the production of hazardous unregistered concoction. Mixtures, which are capable of causing severe health complications such as liver cirrhosis and kidney failure.

The operation, NAFDAC say follows credible intelligence from concern Nigerians. And was led by its Director of Investigation and Enforcement, Mr. Tamanuwa Andrew.

According to NAFDAC, the herbalist operating the factory was arrested and his factory, which is located in Amina Plaza sealed. He admitted to being in business for six months. He however, claimed his products, which were allegedly sourced from Osun are effective and wholesome.

He also admitted to purchase products with fake NAFDAC number from Onitsha. He however, denied producing items with the fake numbers.

NAFDAC has vowed to prosecute the herbalist once its completes of its investigation.

In a related development, the  enforcement team has also raided Wuse Market in Abuja, seizing counterfeit and substandard drugs valued at over 20 million Naira. The haul included Tramadol, aphrodisiacs, and other synthetic medications.