NAFDAC Seizes ₦300m Worth of Counterfeit Drugs in Lagos
NAFDAC seizes ₦300m worth of counterfeit drugs in Lagos
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered counterfeit medicines worth ₦300m during a raid at Tyre Village within the Trade Fair Complex, Lagos State.
In a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, NAFDAC revealed that the operation led to the confiscation of fake pharmaceuticals, including Amoxicillin 500 mg, Ampicloxa capsules 500 mg, and packaging materials for Augmentin capsules 625 mg.
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“These counterfeit medicines pose serious health risks, such as treatment failure, organ damage, and potential carcinogenic effects due to their unknown compositions,” the statement warned.
The facility has been sealed, and a suspect linked to the illegal operation has been invited for questioning as investigations continue.
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