Crime
NAFDAC arrests 10 Aba traders over adulterated beverages
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Tuesday, arrested 10 suspects over fake beverages in Cemetery Market, Aba and called for the closure of the market.
This was following the raid of the market by the South-East Zone of NAFDAC, which began Monday.
The Director, South-East Zone of NAFDAC, Martins Iluyomade disclosed this to newsmen after the raid, disclosing that the suspects in Cemetery Market occupy over 240 shops meant for traders which they turned into production centres for large-scale adulteration of beverages and drugs.
“What’s happening here at Cemetery Market, Aba is worse than Boko Haram. We saw how too many shops were converted into manufacturing centres for all manner of wines, expensive drinks, and revalidation of the expiry date of products.
“We have the cooperation of the state government and so far we have discovered 240 shops used for this illegal manufacturing of fake consumables and about 10 persons have been arrested and the arrests are still ongoing,” he said and called for the temporary shutdown of Cemetery Market, Aba, for proper sanitisation following the huge discovery of large scale production of fake products in the market.
According to him, “the catch was following the information the agency received about the illegal activities involving adulteration of known beverage brands in the market by a large number of persons in the market, stating that after doing some background checks, the agency discovered that horrendous things were happening there, and decided to carry out the operation without involving its Abia office.
“The fake products we moved out from here, four trailers cannot carry them. It shows the extent we have gone so bad as a country and the extent of dangers these people are creating. No wonder we have all manners of health issues and the funny thing is that we use our money to buy this evil. Our DirectorbGeneral is not leaving any stone unturned in getting rid of fake products in our market.
“I will suggest that this market be shut down for now until we sanitize this market for a while. We have written to appropriate authorities to that effect and we think it is the right thing to do because when people are around, everywhere is rowdy.”
Reacting, the Aba Unit of the Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO) described the situation as terrorism with the perpetrators being the terrorists who should be properly dealt with by the agency.
The Chairman of the CLO in Aba, Dr Charles Chinekezi, charged officials of NAFDAC and other law enforcement agencies to be aware of fake, substandard and expired products and to be more serious in dealing with perpetrators of such acts, noting that the attitude of the agency if changed, will go a long way in determining if such activities will continue or stop.
He regretted that similar raids and arrests had taken place in the past before this one, but no one of the perpetrators were jailed but they returned back to business afterward to continue with their evil businesses within some time.
Also reacting, the Coalition of South-East Youth Leaders, COSEYL has frowned at the development, describing it as “man’s inhumanity to man”, advising that the matter must not be treated with kid gloves.
Mr Goodluck Ibem, Leader of COSEYL who spoke to newsmen called on the National Assembly to amend the constitution with capital punishment attached to producing adulterated products and its sale and similarly, called on the Abia State Governor, Alex Otti to cooperate with NAFDAC in the state to ensure that the Cemetery market is sanitised, and bad eggs are sent out, while genuine business people are encouraged to do their lawful businesses.
The EFCC has arrested seven suspected internet fraudsters in Benin City, Edo State, following credible intelligence. The suspects were found with luxury items, laptops, and phones
Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested seven suspected internet fraudsters in Benin City, Edo State.
The arrests were made based on credible intelligence about their alleged involvement in internet-related fraud.
Items seized from the suspects include one Lexus car, laptops, and mobile phones. EFCC’s spokesman, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the arrests and stated that the suspects would be charged to court once investigations are completed.
This arrest is part of the ongoing efforts by the EFCC to combat cybercrime and fraudulent activities in the region.
Nine dead and 21 injured in a tragic road crash in Katsina after a trailer carrying cows and humans fell. FRSC urges safer practices.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed that nine people have died, and 21 others have sustained various injuries in a tragic road crash in Dankama, Kaita Local Government Area, Katsina State.
The incident occurred when a trailer carrying both cows and humans on top became separated from its main body and crashed onto a pavement.
According to FRSC’s Sector Commander, Mr. Aliyu Ma’aji, the driver of the trailer was attempting to avoid hitting a woman who had fallen from an overloaded Golf car carrying beans. The woman’s fall had resulted in the car losing control.
In a statement issued by the FRSC’s Public Relations Officer, Shamsudeen Babajo, Mr. Ma’aji explained that the driver’s efforts to prevent the collision caused him to lose control, leading to the trailer’s detachment and subsequent crash.
As a result, nine people tragically lost their lives, while 21 others were injured. The injured victims were rushed to the Primary Healthcare Center in Kaita for initial treatment, with some referred to Katsina General Hospital and the Federal Teaching Hospital due to the severity of their injuries.
This incident has raised serious concerns over the practice of carrying passengers and animals in overloaded vehicles.
The FRSC Sector Commander urged both drivers and passengers to avoid such dangerous practices, stressing that overloading and recklessness are major contributing factors to road accidents in the region.
Mr. Ma’aji further called on passengers to actively report instances of overloading and unsafe driving practices in order to reduce the number of road traffic incidents.
EFCC launches an internal crackdown with 10 officers detained over theft and corruption allegations, marking a critical test of its accountability.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has initiated a dramatic internal crackdown, detaining 10 officers from its Lagos Zonal Command over serious allegations of theft and corruption.
This bold move, ordered by EFCC Executive Chairman Mr Ola Olukoyede, signals the Commission’s commitment to tackling internal misconduct and ensuring accountability within its ranks.
The officers were apprehended last week and are currently being interrogated regarding the disappearance of several unaccounted-for operational items. The situation has sent shockwaves throughout the EFCC, which has long been regarded as a leading force in the fight against corruption in Nigeria.
Sources close to the investigation suggest that the case has captured significant public attention, casting a spotlight on the EFCC’s internal operations and raising questions about its ability to police itself.
“Investigators are making good progress,” an insider revealed, adding that anyone found guilty will face stringent internal disciplinary measures.
The unfolding scandal presents a crucial test of the EFCC’s resolve in upholding its own standards of accountability. As an institution tasked with eradicating financial crimes and corruption in Nigeria, the EFCC’s credibility is now on the line as it battles to preserve its reputation while addressing these internal breaches.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of self-regulation and integrity, even for those entrusted with the task of enforcing the law.
The public and officials alike are closely watching how the EFCC navigates this controversy, as the Commission continues to scrutinise its operations and ensure that all its officers uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct.
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