Court fines Lagos trader N1.5m over fake drugs
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has convicted and fined a Lagos trader, Elijah Chigbogu, and two companies linked to him over the unlawful possession, importation and distribution of fake and unregistered drugs. Justice Musa Kakaki convicted Chigbogu and the companies, Prolife & Well Pharmaceutical Limited and God of Elijah Nigeria Limited, after they pleaded Read More:…
A Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted and fined Elijah Chigbogu, a trader, and two companies associated with him, a total of N1.5 million for the unlawful possession, importation, and distribution of fake and unregistered drugs. Justice Musa Kakaki ruled in favor of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), which filed a four-count charge against Chigbogu and the companies.
The defendants pleaded guilty to the charges, leading to Chigbogu's fine. Alleged counterfeit and unregistered drugs included Zanza Cyproheptadine, Calpol 200ml Suspension, and others. The court found the defendants guilty of possessing and displaying the products for sale, as well as importing and distributing them despite their illegitimacy.
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