NAFDAC SHUTS DOWN WAREHOUSE IN KANO STOCKED WITH CHEMICALS USED FOR EXPLOSIVES

“What we have seen here is mind-boggling, I don’t think I have ever seen this quantity of concentrated nitric and sulphuric acid together in one place like this before,” Adeyeye said.

The DG explained that the chemicals were discovered by vigilant NAFDAC officers, adding that upon arrival, only the warehouse manager, an employee, was found and arrested.

“The owner is not listed as a chemical marketer. We keep a database to monitor the importation, use, and disposal of such chemicals. These acids are controlled chemicals that are not to be handled by just anybody.

“Importing such chemicals requires clearance from the National Security Adviser and permits, none of which the owner possessed.

“Permit and clearance is important because these chemicals are used to manufacture explosives.

“The volume we have here is enough to destroy the whole of Kano if mishandled,” she warned.

According to her, the agency is currently interrogating the arrested warehouse manager to trace the owner, who is still at large.

“We will ensure that he is brought to justice. He needs to explain how these chemicals were imported and who he was supplying them to. This is a serious national security issue,” she lamented.

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