The National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has closed about one hundred shops in Ogbete main market, Enugu State.
NAFDAC stated that these shops were closed on Monday when officials of the organization, together with Nigerian security forces, stormed the market.
Ogbete market is one of the largest markets in the South eastern state of Nigeria.
According to the Director of NAFDAC in the South-East, Martins Iluyomade, the shops were closed down due to alleged sales of fake alcoholic products.
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Mr Iluyomade explained that the agency closed the shops when its officials stormed the market on Monday.
He allegedly revealed that during the raid, the agency also seized a truckload of substandard products and arrested four traders for selling fake alcoholic beverages.
“We stormed the popular Ogbete Main Market, Enugu in Enugu State since Friday and have shut down 100 shops which have been identified for selling fake alcoholic beverages. Arrests were made, and the suspects are currently in custody,” Mr Iluyomade said.
“These fake wine and alcoholic beverages are being sold to unsuspecting customers and the public, but we are determined to rid the market of these unwholesome products,” he added.
