Igbudu Market Youth Attack NAFDAC Officials in Delta
Violent youths in Igbudu market, Warri, Delta State, attacked officials of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Friday, disrupting their operations. According to reports, the youths resisted the government officials when they arrived to inspect shops allegedly selling counterfeit drugs.
Senior Special Assistant on Human Rights to the Delta State Governor, Kelvin Ejumudo, reacted to the incident, calling for the arrest of the market chairman and union chairman for their role in preventing the NAFDAC team from carrying out their duties.
"We are all complaining of the increase in the rate of fake products and consumables, and the high rate of kidney failures," Ejumudo said. "Yet, you people are resisting NAFDAC access to inspect the market." He warned that the Delta State Government does not condone such acts and will not tolerate them.
The NAFDAC officials were reportedly unharmed during the attack, but the incident highlights the tension between local authorities and the youths in the area.
Ejumudo emphasized the importance of everyone playing their part in combating the issue of fake drugs in the country, stating, "Everyone has a role to play in ridding the nation of fake drugs."
The Delta State Governor has been urged to take immediate action to restore order in the market and ensure the safety of the NAFDAC officials during their future inspections.
- NAFDAC officials were attacked while inspecting shops in Igbudu Market, Warri, Delta State, on Friday.
- Senior Special Assistant to the Delta State Governor on Human Rights, Kelvin Ejumudo, called for the arrest of the market chairman and union chairman for obstructing the NAFDAC team's operations.
- The attack did not result in any injuries to the NAFDAC officials, but highlights the tension between local authorities and the youths in the area.
- Ejumudo emphasized the importance of everyone's role in combating the issue of fake drugs in the country.
- Delta State Governor must take immediate action to restore order in the market and ensure the safety of NAFDAC officials during their future inspections.
Background on the issue of fake drugs in Nigeria
The prevalence of counterfeit drugs in Nigeria is a growing concern, affecting public health and safety. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is responsible for regulating and ensuring the safety of food and drugs in the country. Their inspections are crucial in combating the sale of counterfeit drugs, which pose a serious threat to public health.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
