N1.3 Billion Worth of Fake Drugs Seized in Major Kano Market Raid

Posted on July 10, 2025July 10, 2025 by The Esbec Team

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N1.3 Billion Counterfeit Drug Haul Seized in Major Kano Market Raid

A special private taskforce seized counterfeit pharmaceutical products worth N1.3 billion at Kano’s largest drug wholesale market. The operation targeted the Kano Pharmaceutical Coordinated Wholesale Centre (KPP-CWC) in Dangwauro village, marking a significant victory against Nigeria’s fake drug trade.

The taskforce confiscated unwholesome pharmaceutical products during the coordinated raid at the major distribution hub. KPP-CWC serves as a primary wholesale center for pharmaceutical supplies across northern Nigeria, making this seizure particularly impactful for regional drug safety.

This breakthrough represents one of the largest single seizures of counterfeit medications in recent years. The operation demonstrates increased enforcement efforts against substandard pharmaceutical products that pose serious health risks to consumers.

The seized products allegedly included various medications that failed to meet safety and quality standards. Counterfeit drugs remain a persistent problem across Nigeria, with fake medications estimated to comprise a significant portion of the pharmaceutical market.

Authorities have not yet announced arrests or charges related to the seizure. The investigation continues as officials work to identify the source and distribution networks behind the counterfeit products.

The raid highlights ongoing challenges in Nigeria’s pharmaceutical sector, where inadequate regulation and enforcement have allowed dangerous fake drugs to proliferate. This seizure could disrupt major distribution channels for counterfeit medications across the region.