Sokoto, July 8, 2024 – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has seized N12 million worth of aphrodisiac and sex enhancement drugs in Sokoto State.
Mr. Garba Adamu, its Coordinator in Sokoto State, disclosed this to newsmen in Sokoto on Monday.
He said the seizures were made during routine patrol operations of NAFDAC aimed at curbing circulation of unregistered and potentially hazardous products.
Adamu aid the seized products were unregistered and posed a serious risks to consumers due to the dangerous ingredients used in their manufacture.
He said the items were also considered highly inappropriate as they featured pornographic images.
Adamu appealed to members of the public to refrain from purchasing such products from unlicensed vendors.
“We also call on the general public to always report hawkers and dealers of such products to NAFDAC, as well as report any adverse reactions they may experience from taking these or any other regulated products,” he said.