- NAFDAC raided Idumota market and seized fake drugs and expired condoms.
- Counterfeit medicines and improperly stored vaccines were found, some hidden in toilets.
- The agency vows to intensify its crackdown on dangerous, unregistered products.
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered alarming quantities of expired and counterfeit medical products during an enforcement operation at the Idumota open drug market in Lagos.
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Eko Hot Blog gathered in a statement released on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, the agency revealed that its officials seized unregistered narcotics, counterfeit GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) medicines, and vaccines stored in unsanitary conditions, including toilets.
As part of the raid, expired condoms originally donated by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) were found illegally repackaged and sold under the brand name “Kiss Condom.”
Officials also confiscated banned drugs such as Analgin, improperly stored vaccines meant for cold-chain preservation, and Oxytocin, a crucial maternal health drug, which was found outside its required storage conditions.
NAFDAC expressed serious concerns about the health risks posed by these counterfeit and substandard medical products. The agency emphasized its commitment to intensifying crackdowns on illegal drug markets and ensuring the safety of Nigerians.
The operation at Idumota follows similar enforcement actions across the country as part of NAFDAC’s broader effort to eliminate the circulation of fake and expired medicines.
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The agency has urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious drug sales or unauthorized pharmaceutical activities.
NAFDAC assured Nigerians that it would continue to work with law enforcement agencies to bring those responsible for these illicit activities to justice.
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