The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced that it intercepted a collection of fake medicines worth ₦300 million during a raid at Tyre Village, Trade Fair Complex, Lagos State.
NAFDAC, in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday noted that its Investigation & Enforcement team uncovered the complex in an operation that led to the seizure of fake pharmaceuticals.
The intercepted pharmaceuticals include Amoxicillin 500mg, Ampicloxa capsules 500mg, and packaging materials for Augmentin capsules 625mg.
“The facility has been placed on HOLD, and all illegal products have been evacuated. These counterfeit medicines, estimated at over ₦300 million, pose severe health risks, including treatment failure, organ damage, and potential carcinogenic effects due to unknown compositions,” the agency stated.
The regulatory body disclosed that the suspect has been invited for questioning, emphasising that investigations are underway.
It urged the public to remain vigilant, and report suspicious products and activities to its nearest office.
