Officials from the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control sealed 18 warehouses in Bida, Niger State. They discovered expired food and beverage products valued at over 100 million naira during the operation.
The raid occurred on Thursday, February 18, 2026, based on credible intelligence. Authorities arrested warehouse managers for further investigation.
Items Recovered During Raid
The agency recovered various expired items from the sites. These included 80,000 packets of non-alcoholic beverages, 5,000 packets of dairy milk, 16,000 packets of bottled water, and 28 cartons of pasta. Additionally, officials found candies and other assorted products ready for distribution.
Locations of Affected Warehouse
The warehouses stood around Ndazabo White House along Minna Road and behind Bida Modern Market. NAFDAC’s Investigation and Enforcement Directorate led the enforcement action. They targeted facilities involved in illegal storage and distribution of expired consumables.
Official Statements on Operation
Sayo Akintola, Resident Media Consultant for NAFDAC, issued a statement on the raid. Akintola stated: “The key figures from the operation includes 18 warehouses sealed; N100 million plus estimated value of expired products recovered.”
Meanwhile Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye, Director-General of NAFDAC, highlighted the agency’s commitment through a statement. Adeyeye said: “NAFDAC has sealed no fewer than 18 warehouses in Bida, Niger State, following the discovery of large quantities of expired food and beverage products.”
Broader Impact on Public Health
The action aimed to protect consumers from harmful products. Officials evacuated the seized goods for destruction. Furthermore the operation underscored ongoing efforts to regulate food safety in Nigeria.
NAFDAC Seals 18 Warehouses Over Expired Food Products in Niger State
NAFDAC has sealed 18 warehouses in Bida, Niger State, following the discovery of large quantities of expired food and beverage products valued at over ₦100 million. The operation, carried out by NAFDAC’s… pic.twitter.com/5aF3qh1Kiz— NAFDAC NIGERIA (@NafdacAgency) February 19, 2026
