A Nigerian businesswoman has been left in tears and distress after officials of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) allegedly raided her boutique, seizing clothes, shoes, and other valuables.
Viral Video Shows Woman Lamenting Loss
A video making rounds on X (formerly Twitter) captured the heartbreaking moment the woman cried out in agony, lamenting the loss of her goods. She repeatedly called for government intervention, claiming that NAFDAC officials were responsible for the unexpected raid.
“See my shop oo! This is where I make my money. NAFDAC looted my shop oo! All my clothes are gone. What you’ve done is wrong oo! Government, please come to my aid. NAFDAC has looted my shop!” she cried.
She further stated that several pairs of shoes and other valuables were taken, emphasizing that the act was unjust and unfair.
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Mixed Reactions Trail the Incident
As the video gained traction, Nigerians flooded the comment section with varying opinions, with some condemning the alleged raid and others questioning the authenticity of the claims.
Here are some reactions:
@princepark5252: “We are doomed as a nation. And we are likely not going to do anything. If not, how are we allowing all these messes to continue? No reaction and no action.”
@DatNaijaGuy1: “I strongly believe this is a calculated effort by fake drug dealers to paint NAFDAC as evil and to get public support to slow down their fight against counterfeit drugs.”
@Maxzypriesty: “Nigeria is just a failed state. NAFDAC officials are a bunch of criminals. This is sad!”
@EbunDele54183: “I hope this is not another tactic to discredit NAFDAC. If a raid happened, there should be solid proof. NAFDAC must investigate this for integrity’s sake.”
@Handel_x: “The first reaction from some people is always to assume the government is being set up. Given the oppressive and corrupt nature of Nigeria, how can we dismiss these claims so easily?”
@Nithsmit: “We asked why NAFDAC shut down entire markets, and some defended them. Now, shops are being looted. NAFDAC must be held accountable.”
What Really Happened?
While the full details of the alleged raid remain unclear, the video has sparked public outrage and calls for an investigation. Many are demanding that NAFDAC address the allegations and provide transparency on their enforcement actions.
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