NAFDAC has shuts down eight shops and warehouse for producing fake rice worth N5billion in Karu LGA, Nassarawa State.
In a major operation, NAFDAC has shut down eight rice shops and a warehouse in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
The facilities were implicated in producing and distributing counterfeit rice, leading to the seizure of over 1,600 bags worth approximately #5 billion.
The raid extended to Wuse and Garki markets in Abuja, following a directive from the @DGatNAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, to safeguard public health during the festive season.
The operation uncovered counterfeit rice repackaged in branded bags such as Big Bull, Royal Stallion, and Tomato Aposo, which aimed at deceiving unsuspecting consumers.
Empty rice bags bearing popular brand names were also discovered at the Karu facility.
The Director in charge of the FCT, Mr. Kenneth Azikiwe, warned counterfeiters to desist from such practices or face legal consequences, adding that suspects apprehended during the raid would be prosecuted to deter others.
