NAFDAC accuses VDM of inciting defiance among Onitsha traders. Calls on security operatives to take actions against it.

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‎The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has accused social media influencer Very Dark Man (VDM) of inciting defiance among traders at the Onitsha Bridge Head Market against federal regulatory measures, following recent crackdowns on open drug markets across Nigeria.
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‎In a statement issued by the agency’s Director General, Mojisola Adeyeye, NAFDAC alleged that the influencer shared videos online encouraging traders to resist the agency’s directives. She warned that such actions could constitute a violation of the Cybercrime Act and called on security agencies to investigate the matter.
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‎Adeyeye emphasized that the agency’s actions of sealing some shops in the market are part of broader efforts to combat the spread of counterfeit drugs and safeguard public health. She urged law enforcement to take swift action against anyone attempting to obstruct the agency’s mission.
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‎”The non-compliant shops are tied to products that are outrightly banned. Those involved in incitement are using social media to shift attention away from their illegal operations and avoid consequences,” the agency said.
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