NAFDAC To Shut Down Market As It Discovers 240 Shops Producing Fake Drinks In Aba
The National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), on Tuesday, called for the temporary shutdown of Cemetery Market, Aba, in Abia State for proper sanitization following the huge discovery of fake products manufacturing centres.
Mr Martins Iluyomade, Director of NAFDAC South-East Zone, while addressing journalists on Tuesday said they raided the market following a tip off.
“What’s happening here is worse than Boko Haram. We saw how too many shops were converted into manufacturing centres for all manner of wines, expensive drinks, and revalidation of date for expired products.
“We have the cooperation of the state government and so far we’ve discovered 240 shops used for this illegal manufacturing of fake consumables. About ten persons have been arrested and the arrest is still ongoing.
“What we have moved out from here, four trailers cannot carry it. It shows the extent we’ve gone so bad as a country and the extent of dangers these people are creating.
“No wonder we have all manners of health issues and the funny thing is that we use our money to buy this evil. Our DG is not leaving any stone unturned in getting rid of fake products in our market.
“I will suggest that this market be shut down for now until we sanitize this market for a while. We’ve written to appropriate authorities to that effect and we think it’s the right thing to do because when people are around, everywhere is rowdy.”
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