Agency Warns Public Against Unregistered Products Linked to Health Hazards
PORT HARCOURT — The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered a group in Rivers State allegedly distributing fake and unregistered drugs under the guise of evangelism.
Speaking at a media briefing on Monday, the South-South Zonal Director of NAFDAC, Mr. Chukwuma Oligbu, said the syndicate was tracked to Abuloma Community Town Hall in Port Harcourt, where one suspect was caught administering a suspected counterfeit drug to a member of the public.
According to Oligbu, the group distributed items such as unregistered eye drops, bottled water, cleansers, and tablets, all branded under the name Evangelist Jenkins, including products like Supernatural Water, Cleanser, and Eye Drop.
“These products have no listed ingredients, no NAFDAC registration numbers, no manufacturer’s address, and no expiry dates,” Oligbu stated.
He further revealed that the group misled the public by claiming the substances could cure serious conditions such as cancer, glaucoma, fibroids, cataracts, and arthritis. Victims reportedly paid up to ₦5,000 per item under the false belief they were receiving free medical treatment.
“Some users of the eye drop reported swollen eyes, which the group falsely claimed was a sign the drug was working,” Oligbu added.
The agency has evacuated the products for proper investigation and urged the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious medical products to NAFDAC.
“This is not just illegal, it’s dangerous,” Oligbu warned. “We will continue to crack down on anyone endangering public health in the name of religion or miracle cures.”
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