NAFDAC arrests five for allegedly selling fake cosmetics in Abuja

In a daring crackdown on counterfeit cosmetics, NAFDAC’s enforcement team swooped into action in Abuja, apprehending five individuals peddling fake beauty products in the bustling markets of Garki and Wuse.

Mr. Embugushiki-Musa Godiya, the Head of Investigation and Enforcement, Federal Taskforce at NAFDAC, declared war on substandard goods, vowing to root out the scourge of counterfeit cosmetics from the nation’s shelves. Despite stringent border security measures, these counterfeiters managed to slip their illicit products into the country, but not past NAFDAC’s vigilant eyes.

With a market value of a staggering N35 million, the seized cosmetics underscored the gravity of the illicit trade. Godiya affirmed NAFDAC’s commitment to thorough investigation, promising swift regulatory action against the suspects. From ports to markets, NAFDAC remains relentless in its pursuit of justice, ensuring the safety and well-being of Nigerian consumers.