Crime
NAFDAC Arrests 40 Suspects, Cracks Down On Fake Drugs, Seals Over 11,000 Shops

NAFDAC Arrests 40 Suspects, Cracks Down On Fake Drugs, Seals Over 11,000 Shops
NAFDAC arrests 40 suspects, cracks down on fake drugs, seals over 11,000 shops. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has intensified its fight against fake and substandard medicines, shutting down more than 11,000 shops and apprehending 40 individuals across major drug markets in Nigeria.
The large-scale enforcement operation, which began on February 10, targeted the Idumota open drug market in Lagos, the Ariaria drug market in Aba, and the Bridge Market in Onitsha.
These markets collectively supply over 80% of medications nationwide, making them key locations in the agency’s efforts to curb the circulation of falsified and unregistered drugs.
Speaking at a press briefing in Lagos, NAFDAC’s Director-General, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, revealed that the crackdown had been meticulously planned for over a year as a covert operation.
She disclosed that the agency had successfully evacuated over 20 trucks of substandard drugs from Aba, at least 30 trucks from Onitsha, and 27 trucks from Idumota.
“We are winding down operations in Aba because we have almost completed the evacuation,” she stated. “The next phase involves inspecting individual shops to determine those operating legally and those that are not registered.”
So far, NAFDAC has sealed 4,000 shops in Onitsha, 3,027 in Lagos, and another 4,000 in Aba, with ongoing efforts to ensure full compliance.
Adeyeye noted that in Onitsha alone, only 20% of the enforcement work has been completed, emphasizing the need for thorough inspections as some traders, despite being genuine, are yet to register under the Pharmaceutical Council of Nigeria (PCN).
Acknowledging the security risks involved in the operation, the NAFDAC DG commended the National Security Agency (NSA) for deploying officers to safeguard the enforcement teams.
“Three years ago, our officers were nearly killed attempting a similar operation in Onitsha. This time, with the support of the NSA, we were able to conduct our duties without fear,” she said.

NAFDAC
According to her, 400 security officers were deployed in Onitsha, 350 in Aba, and over 250 in Lagos, ensuring the success of the crackdown.
NAFDAC’s latest action underscores its commitment to protecting public health and ensuring that only genuine and approved medications reach consumers.
The agency urges all pharmaceutical traders to comply with regulations to avoid severe penalties as the crackdown continues.
Crime
EFCC: 32 Internet Fraudsters Jailed In Ibadan

EFCC: 32 Internet Fraudsters Jailed In Ibadan
EFCC: 32 internet fraudsters jailed in Ibadan. The Oyo State High Court and Federal High Court in Ibadan have convicted and sentenced 32 individuals for internet-related fraud. Justices Ladiran Akintola, O.S. Adeyemi, K.B. Olawoyin, G.A. Sunmonu, and Nkeonye Maha handed down various sentences after the convicts pleaded guilty to charges of impersonation and cybercrime.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibadan Zonal Directorate, prosecuted the offenders on separate one-count charges. Sentences ranged from community service to prison terms, with some convicts given the option of fines.
Among the penalties:
– Some convicts received up to **two years in prison or were ordered to pay fines ranging from ₦30,000 to ₦500,000.
– Others were sentenced to community service without an option of fine.
– One convict, Adedara Ademola Ayobami, was ordered to refund ₦2.5 million to his victim.

EFCC
Additionally, the court ordered the forfeiture of various assets recovered from the convicts to the federal government. These included money, phones, laptops, and several vehicles, such as Toyota Camry and Toyota Corolla cars.
Crime
Kaduna Woman Drags 3 Neighbours To Sharia Court For Allegedly Calling Her Prostitute

Kaduna Woman Drags 3 Neighbours To Sharia Court For Allegedly Calling Her Prostitute
Kaduna Woman drags 3 neighbours to Sharia court for allegedly calling her prostitute. Amiddle-aged woman, Shema’u Isma’il, on Wednesday, dragged three neighbours before a Sharia Court sitting at Magajin Gari, Kaduna State, for allegedly calling her a prostitute.
The complainant accused Halima Umar, Aisha Umar, and Bilkisu Umar for allegedly making defamatory remarks about her, particularly regarding her marital status.
“They said I am living alone despite being a married woman,” she told the court.
She further alleged that the defendants harass her nine-year-old son, scaring him away and beating him whenever he goes outside to play.
She pleaded, “We have tried to settle the matter at home, but they refuse to stop. I want this honourable court to intervene and grant me justice.’’ Ms Halima, mother of Aisha and Bilkisu, who spoke in their defence, denied the allegation.

Shari’a Court
She claimed that the complainant was the first to insult her children, calling them prostitutes, and they only retaliated. She also told the court that both the complainant’s son and her own children were underage.
The Judge, Kabir Muhammad asked the defendants whether they had witnesses, to which they responded in the affirmative.
The judge subsequently referred the case to the police for further investigation and adjourned the hearing until March 26.
Crime
FCT Police Eliminate Notorious Bandit Known As Dogo Saleh

FCT Police Eliminate Notorious Bandit Known As Dogo Saleh
FCT police eliminate notorious bandit known as Dogo Saleh. Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have killed a wanted terrorist, Salisu Mohammed, also known as Dogo Saleh, who was behind multiple attacks in Abuja communities.
In a statement on Wednesday, FCT Police spokesperson SP Josephine Adeh confirmed that the operation was part of an intensified counter-kidnapping effort to dismantle criminal networks operating along the Kaduna-Lokoja-Enugu highway and within the FCT.
According to the statement, on March 3, 2025, officers from the Anti-Kidnapping Unit blocked key escape routes used by the gang.
Acting on intelligence from an arrested suspect, the operatives launched a high-risk operation on March 4, leading them to Kwasau Forest in Kaduna State, where the gang, led by Abdu Musa, alias Kanabaro, had a hideout.

Police
Upon arrival, the police team was ambushed by armed bandits attempting to free the suspect. A fierce gun battle ensued, forcing the criminals to flee into the forest with severe gunshot wounds.
During the crossfire, Dogo Saleh sustained fatal injuries from his own gang members. He was taken to Kubwa General Hospital, where he was confirmed dead.
The police revealed that before his demise, Dogo and his gang had terrorized at least ten villages across the FCT.
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