NAIJA NEWS
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced the arrest of Salisu Sani, manufacturer of sacra herbs, popularly known as Baban Aisha herbal medicine.
Naija News recalls that an online platform, Premium Times, had through an investigation revealed that the herbal product, which is said to cure common diseases, was unsafe for consumption.
Speaking at a press conference on Monday, NAFDAC director-general, Mojisola Adeyeye, said the agency carried out surveillance and enforcement action leading to the sealing of the herbal medicine factory and the arrest of two staff.
The NAFDAC DG stated that the manufacturer of the medicine is now in custody.
She disclosed that the agency also clamped down on some distributors of some herbal medicines; Hajia Ayisha Special…
