In a move to safeguard public health, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has seized unregistered food products valued at N3.8 billion in a Lagos warehouse.

The raid, carried out by NAFDAC’s Investigation and Enforcement Directorate, was prompted by a tip-off about the sale of unregistered food products at Apongbon Oke Arin Market.¹

The seized items, worth N3,818,802,720, include various unregistered food products. The warehouse has been placed on hold pending further investigation, and the management has been summoned for questioning. NAFDAC has warned that appropriate sanctions will follow after investigations.

NAFDAC disclosed this in a statement on its verified X handle on Tuesday, December 24.

The statement read, “NAFDAC’s Investigation & Enforcement Directorate raided a warehouse at Apongbon Oke Arin Market, following a tip-off about the sale of unregistered food products.

“Various unregistered items valued at N3,818,802,720 were seized during the operation, and the facility has been placed on hold pending further investigation.”

NAFDAC added that the warehouse management has been summoned for questioning as part of ongoing investigations into the operation.

“Appropriate sanctions will follow after investigations,” the statement noted.

This operation comes as a reminder to the public to remain vigilant, especially during the festive season, and report any suspicious activities to the nearest NAFDAC office. The agency’s efforts aim to protect citizens from the dangers of unregistered and potentially harmful food products.