​Operatives of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) raided Igbudu Market in Warri, Delta State, seizing a massive cache of suspected counterfeit cosmetics and regulated consumer goods.
​The coordinated raid was executed by officers from NAFDAC’s Asaba Zonal Office, acting on actionable intelligence regarding the distribution of fake consumer products across the region.
Armed with joint tactical support from the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigerian Army, and officials of the Igbudu Market Union, enforcement teams systematically searched targeted retail stores and hidden storage facilities across key market sectors.
​During the sweep, officers confiscated large quantities of fake personal care items illegally carrying trademarked labels, including Nivea skin care creams, Listerine mouthwash formulations, and various household hygiene products under the SC Johnson brand portfolio.
​Following the raid, NAFDAC issued an urgent health advisory targeting circulating batches of KY Jelly personal lubricant. The agency warned consumers that according to the product’s official Marketing Authorisation Holders, authorised supply of the product ceased over five years ago, meaning any units currently sold in open markets should be treated as dangerous counterfeits or expired goods.
​NAFDAC also refuted local reports alleging that its officers were ambushed or forced to retreat by market youths during the operation.
The agency confirmed the exercise was completed fully and safely, adding that investigations into the supply chains and distributors remain active as part of its ongoing nationwide crackdown on dangerous regulated items.
