NAFDAC destroys 491,000 seized tramadol tablets in Kano
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Wednesday destroyed 491,000 tablets of seized Tramadol 225mg in Kano to safeguard public health in Nigeria.
Director of Investigation and Enforcement at NAFDAC, Dr. Martins Iluyomade, supervised the destruction on behalf of the Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye.
Ms Adeyeye said the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kano/Jigawa Command intercepted the consignment when some criminals attempted to smuggle it into Nigeria.
She said, “On May 28, 2025, the NCS, headed by Comptroller Dalhatu Abubakar, successfully intercepted the consignment.’’
According to her, the tablets, packed in 491 rolls equivalent to 491,000 tablets, were abandoned by the smugglers after they were overwhelmed by customs operatives.
She said, “The duty value of this consignment is N91 million. This operation demonstrates excellent inter-agency collaboration aimed at curbing the menace of illicit drug trade in Nigeria.’’
She added that the agency remained committed to protecting the health of Nigerians and urged members of the public to report any suspicious drug activities to NAFDAC for immediate action.
The NCS Area Controller, Kano/Jigawa Command, Dalhatu Abubakar, represented by the Deputy Controller, Enforcement, Yusuf Idris, said the tramadol was intercepted at the MaiGatari border axis while coming from Niger Republic.
(NAN)
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