By Our Reporter
The Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting public health and curbing the circulation of substandard drugs.
This follows the seizure of counterfeit drugs worth over ₦200 million by the Kano State Committee on Motor Parks and Other Public Places during its operation in Kano.
The drugs lacked approval from the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC).
The operation was carried out jointly by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NDLEA, Police, and Immigration to ensure its success and safeguard the lives and property of citizens.
The raid, led by the Committee Chairman, Major Adamu Abubakar Usman (Rtd.), took place in a neighborhood within Kano metropolis following intelligence reports and the government’s ongoing efforts to ensure that only safe and approved medicines are sold to the public.
A press release issued to journalists by Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru, the Director Public Enlightenment at Kano State Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs who is also a member of the committee, quoted Major Abubakar speaking during the operation that the fake drugs were found in an abandoned building, stored under extreme heat and without any health safeguards.
"These drugs lacked NAFDAC certification, further endangering public health, especially that of women and children.
"Storing drugs in unhygienic conditions and excessive heat can compromise users efficacy and cause serious harm to their live, particularly when the drugs are not approved by the relevant authorities".
Major Usman emphasized that the Committee will continue to collaborate with security and health agencies to combat the trafficking of fake drugs and ensure that anyone found involved in this illegal activity is prosecuted.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Policy and Special Development Dr. Danyaro Ali Yakasai also a member of the committee urged the public to verify the authenticity of medicines before purchasing and to report anyone suspected of selling substandard or unapproved drugs.
He reiterated that Kano State Government would not tolerate anything that endangers the lives of its citizens and would continue to take appropriate measures to protect public health.
Earlier, the Assistant Commander Narcotics, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Kano Command, Ya'u Malam Yakubu explained that the confiscated drugs include 55 cartons of Super Sexy, 144 cartons of Bold Brown/Body Blis, 70 cartons of Lion King/Hygra and 3 sacks of empty parks.
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