NAFDAC seals warehouse in Kano
The Kano State Coordinator of National Agency for Food and Drugs Control (NAFDAC), Mr. Shaba Muhammed, disclosed to journalists that the deadly chemicals included sulphuric acid, caustic soda, hydraulic acid, hydrogen peroxide, among others.
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According to Muhammad, before someone engages in the sale of such substances, he or she needs training and certification on the handling and storage of such chemicals.
“Besides, the location of the warehouse needed to be inspected,”
The coordinator further said that, the warehouse was situated in Sabon Gari residential area.
He appealed to residents to watch out for such a warehouse and report to the authorities to avoid unexpected calamities.
Muhammad added that, the suspect was currently in NAFDAC custody and would be handed over to the Police for further investigation and prosecution soon.
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