NAFDAC seals illegal herbal medicine factory in Abuja
Abdullateef Fowewe
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has successfully dismantled an illegal herbal medicine factory in Mararaba area of the Federal
Capital Territory following credible information.
According to a statement on Wednesday by NAFDAC, the agency’s investigation disclosed the production of unregistered herbal products, which had been improperly marketed for various ailments beyond its approved use.
The statement reads, “Acting on a tip, the NAFDAC team discovered the production of hazardous, unregistered herbal mixtures capable of causing severe health issues, including liver cirrhosis and kidney failure.
The facility, located at Amina Plaza, was sealed, and the suspects were arrested.
”The herbalist claimed that his products, allegedly sourced from Ogun State, were effective and had not harmed anyone despite operating for over six months.
He admitted to purchasing products with fake NAFDAC numbers from Onitsha but denied producing items with those numbers.
”The suspect would be prosecuted after the investigation.
”In related enforcement, NAFDAC 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.”
