The Kano State Consumer Protection Council on Thursday announced that it seized fake drugs worth over N300 million.
This was made known by the acting Managing Director of the council, Baffa Dan’agundi, who was represented by the Senior Special Assistant to the Kano State Governor on Road and Traffic Agency, Nasiru Usman Naibawa.
Dan’agudi said that the fake drugs were discovered on Tuesday night, following a tip-off and raids on a warehouse and shops in the popular Sabon Gari market, Kano.
“The information received from Kano State indigenes on counterfeit products, which are harmful to the wellbeing of Kano people. A court order was issued to search some shops and warehouse at the Abubakar Rimi Market, Sabon Gari.
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“The operation was successful, as evidence (s) are provided and seen physically and were apprehended yesterday, March 16, 2021 around 9am.”
“We are, however, warning Kano State residents to be vigilant, watchful and wise before buying products that are harmful to their health,” he said.
