Police officers intercept truckload of counterfeit Panadol Extra and Chloramphenicol eye-drop alleged to have originated from China at the Trade Fair complex, Lagos. Nigeria Lagos
It was the end of the road for a syndicate that specialized in importing fake drugs from China into Nigeria, following the arrest of one of its suspected members and the recovery of a truckload of Panadol Extra and Chloramphenicol eye-drop.
“Someone brought the goods to me at Trade Fair, where I sell spare parts. The plan was for the buyer to come inspect the goods there and thereafter, I would follow him to the bank to ensure he paid into Solomon’s account before I release the goods to him. Immediately the man arrived to inspect the goods, SARS men came.”Meanwhile, the police in Edo State said on Monday in Benin City that it had arrested a man alleged to be a cultist and serial killer, who had murdered no less than 38 victims.
He further explained that the suspect was thereafter taken to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further interrogation where he made useful statements and confessed to the killing of 38 persons.
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