The National Agency for Foods and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued an alert over the circulation of fake alcoholic drinks, especially dry gin in Nigeria.
NAFDAC Director of Special Duties, Abubakar Jimoh, especially warned consumers of alcoholic beverages to be wary of purchasing and consuming the fake products.
He particularly decried the rampant consumption of drinks like Ogogoro (dry gin) and `goskolo’ by youths, and urged stakeholders to join in the fight “especially since the youths are the group most affected”.
Investigation shows that youths rely on such drinks to gather enough courage to commit all manners of atrocities like armed robbery, kidnapping, rape, killing and the rest, he said.
“We have, therefore, continued to intensify our campaigns and that has resulted into some states coming up with bylaws that banned some alcoholic beverages.
He added taht production and drinking points of some of these dangerous drinks have been raided, especially in Edo and Delta States, as the drinks have damaged many livers, kidneys and other vital organs of the body.
“They have also led to the gradual decline in the health status of many youths and totally destroyed their capacity to contribute to societal development,” he said.
