By Ogochukwu Anioke, Abakaliki, and Uja Emmanuel, Makurdi

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) said yesterday that its operatives have seized drugs worth millions naira in Kaduna.

The State Coordinator of the agency, Nasiru Mato, said the products were seized in Jaji, Kagoro, Kafanchan, Mararaba Jos and within the township.

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Mato said during the activities, several brands of unregistered aphrodisiacs, analgesics and cosmetics were seized and would be subjected to laboratory investigation for further necessary regulatory actions within the ambit of the law.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Ebonyi Command, also said it seized 179,102kg of illicit drugs between January and September 2022 in the state.

The State Commander, Mr Iyke Uche said the seizures were made in various locations, including rural communities.

Uche listed the drugs seized to include cannabis sativa, tramadol, Flunitrazepam, Methamphetamine, locally known as ‘Mkpurummiri’, and other illicit substances.