NDLEA hand over 450,000 intercepted pregabalin capsules to NAFDAC
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, has handed over 450,000 intercepted pills of pregabalin capsules to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) for further forensic and regulatory examination.
The Public Relations Officer of the NDLEA Kano Command, Mr Sadiq Maigatari said this in a statement on Thursday.
Maigatari said that the consignment was intercepted by NDLEA’s patrol team on Kano–Hadejia Road. The drugs were concealed in a van and packed in 60 cartons.
“The seized items were brought to the NDLEA office for investigation; no legitimate ownership or documentation was presented for the consignment.
“Acting on the Memorandum of Understanding between NDLEA and NAFDAC signed on 24 November 2024, the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the NDLEA, retired Brig.-Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa, directed the immediate transfer of the drugs to NAFDAC to enable further testing and determination of regulatory status.
“The NDLEA Kano State Strategic Command, under the leadership of ACGN A.I. Ahmad, reaffirmed its commitment to synchronized operations and strengthened inter-agency cooperation in line with the Chairman’s agenda.
“Receiving the items, the NAFDAC coordinator expressed appreciation to the NDLEA for adhering to the MOU and assured the NDLEA command of NAFDAC’s readiness to reciprocate and collaborate on subsequent investigative and regulatory steps.
“This joint action underscores both agencies’ determination to disrupt the illicit distribution of controlled pharmaceuticals and to protect public health and safety,” Maigatari added.
