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NAFDAC seizes N5bn Worth Of Counterfeit Rice In Nasarawa

Demilade Bakare
Demilade Bakare
Published: March 24, 2025
Last updated: March 24, 2025
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NAFDAC seizes N5bn Worth Of Counterfeit Rice In Nasarawa | Daily Report Nigeria
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Yet again, the operatives of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC have intercepted another counterfeit goods.

The agency seized bags of rice worth billions of naira, shutting down eight rice shops and a warehouse in the process in the Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.

 

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Confirming the incident, a statement released by the agency noted that the facilities were accused of producing and packaging counterfeit rice, tuning to over 1,600 bags worth approximately ₦5 billion.

The raid extended to Wuse and Garki markets in Abuja, following a directive from the Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, to safeguard public health during the festive season. The operation uncovered counterfeit rice repackaged in branded bags such as Big Bull, Royal Stallion, and Tomato Aposo, which aimed at deceiving unsuspecting consumers. Empty rice bags bearing popular brand names were also discovered at the Karu facility.”

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The Director in charge of the FCT, Kenneth Azikiwe, warned counterfeiters to desist from such practices or face legal consequences, adding that suspects apprehended during the raid would be prosecuted to deter others.

NAFDAC seizes N5bn Worth Of Counterfeit Rice In Nasarawa | Daily Report Nigeria

NAFDAC seizes N5bn Worth Of Counterfeit Rice In Nasarawa | Daily Report Nigeria

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