NAFDAC Cracks Down on Counterfeit Rice Syndicate, Seizes Over ₦5 Billion Worth of Fake Rice in Nasarawa and Abuja Markets
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has dismantled a major counterfeit rice operation in Nasarawa State, seizing over 1,600 bags of fake rice with an estimated market value of ₦5 billion.
The agency, in a statement on Friday, disclosed that the crackdown targeted eight shops and a warehouse in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa. The facility was allegedly involved in the production and distribution of fake rice disguised as popular brands.
Raids Extend to Abuja Markets
Following directives from the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control Director-General Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, enforcement teams expanded their operation to Wuse and Garki markets in Abuja. The raids uncovered counterfeit rice packaged in branded bags, including widely recognized names like Big Bull, Royal Stallion, and Tomato Aposo.
Counterfeit Operation Exposed
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control revealed that the counterfeiters used empty branded bags to package the fake rice, deceiving unsuspecting consumers.
“The discovery of empty rice bags at the Karu facility highlights the scale of this operation,”
the agency stated.
The operation underscores NAFDAC’s commitment to ensuring food safety and protecting Nigerian consumers. Investigations are ongoing, and the agency has vowed to bring the culprits to justice.
Stay tuned for updates as NAFDAC intensifies efforts to rid the market of counterfeit food products.
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