The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) burned a huge pile of fake drugs at the Moniya dump site in Akinyele, Oyo State. NAFDAC’s boss, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, said these counterfeit drugs, worth ₦100 billion, were seized from drug sellers at Idumota market in Lagos. She explained that destroying them was crucial to stop expired, fake, and dangerous drugs from sneaking back into the system.

At the burning event, Adeyeye who sent Yedunni Adenuga, NAFDAC’s Director of Narcotics and Controlled Substances, to represent her said NAFDAC is serious about keeping food, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, chemicals, and drinks safe and good for people to use. As the head of the Federal Task Force on Fake Drugs, the agency has strict rules for licensing and selling medicines to make sure they’re top quality.

Adeyeye shared that NAFDAC’s recent crackdowns at drug markets in Idumota, Onitsha, Ariara, and Ezeuku were shocking. They found unregistered drugs, banned stuff like Analgin, and controlled drugs like Tramadol 225mg—things that make the country less safe. She thanked the National Security Adviser for lending over 1,000 security folks, including soldiers, police, and DSS, to make the operation happen.

“Today, you’re seeing us destroy expired, fake, controlled, and banned drugs we took from Idumota,” she said. “These are worth ₦100 billion on the street. Over three weeks, we caught several suspects, and we’re still investigating. Anyone guilty will face punishment.” She also highlighted how NAFDAC cleared out poorly stored vaccines during the raid, showing their focus on protecting moms and kids.

Wrapping up, Adeyeye called on everyone—regular folks, community leaders, doctors, religious groups, and the press to help fight fake drugs. “NAFDAC can’t do this alone,” she said. “It’s a battle for all of us.”