NAFDAC arraigns two alleged fake drug dealers in Abuja

The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has arraigned two alleged fake drug dealers at the Federal High Court, Abuja.

The suspects, Monday Enuma and Ikechukwu Adibe, were arraigned on four and five-count charges respectively, before Justice Nnamdi Dimgba.

They pleaded not guilty, when the charges were read to them.

In view of their plea, NAFDAC prosecuting counsel, Umar Shamaki moved an application for their remand.

Justice Dimgba, as a result, ordered that the two accused persons be remanded in prison custody, pending the hearing of bail application.

According to the charge, while Enuma was arrested at 15, Club Road, in Sabon Gari‎ area of Kaduna State, Adibe on his part was arrested at 82, Atiken Road, Sabon Gari, Kano state.

They were arrested for selling fake Augmentin Syrum, Alabukun, Septrin and Ampiclox.

The offence according to the charge signed by Samson Philip Maken from the office of the Attorney-General of the Federation, is contrary to section‎ 1 (a) of the counterfeit and fake drug and unwholesome processed foods (Miscellaneous provision) Act, Cap C34, LFN 2004 Act and punishable under section 3(1) of the same Act.

One of the counts in the charge against‎ Enuma reads: “That Monday Enuma, on or about July, 17, 2016, within the jurisdiction of this court did sell unregistered drug to wit: Augmentin Syrup, Alabukun, Septrin and Ampiclox and thereby committed an offence contrary to section‎ 1 (a) of the counterfeit and fake drug and unwholesome processed foods (Miscellaneous provision) Act, Cap C34, LFN 2004 Act and punishable under section 3(1) of the same Act.