Suspects arrested as NAFDAC uncovers illegal herbal medicine factory in Abuja
National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control on Wednesday said it has dismantled an illegal herbal medicine factory in Mararaba, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
NAFDAC, via its X handle, disclosed that its men, while acting on a tip, discovered the production of hazardous, unregistered herbal mixtures capable of causing severe health issues, including liver cirrhosis and kidney failure.
It added that the facility, located at Amina Plaza, was sealed, and the suspects were arrested in connection.
Meanwhile, the herbalist of the said factory, while claiming that his products were sourced from Ogun State, stated that his products were effective and had not harmed anyone despite operating for over six months.
He also admitted to purchasing products with fake NAFDAC numbers from Onitsha but denied producing items with those numbers.
NAFDAC stands for the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control. It’s an agency in Nigeria that regulates and controls the production, distribution, sale, and use of certain products:
Food, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, packaged water, chemicals, and detergents.
NAFDAC was established in 1993 to address the issue of fake and counterfeit drugs in Nigeria. The agency’s mission is to protect public health by ensuring that only high-quality products are available.
NAFDAC’s core values include:
Ensuring the availability of high-quality, effective products
Maintaining international standard reference laboratories
Promoting a well-motivated and disciplined workforce.
