PCN shuts down 131 drug outlets in Nasarawa crackdown

News PCN shuts down 131 drug outlets in Nasarawa crackdown Published on April 3, 2026 By Chris Johnson googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); The Pharmaceutical Council of Nigeria (PCN) has intensified its regulatory drive against unsafe practices in the drug distribution system, sealing no fewer than 131 pharmaceutical outlets across Nasarawa State. This was disclosed by the Council’s Head of Enforcement, Dr. Suleiman Chiroma, while addressing journalists in Karu. Chiroma explained that the action followed a three-day statewide surveillance and enforcement exercise aimed at sanitising the sector. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); According to him, the affected facilities comprise 16 wholesale outlets, 31 registered community pharmacies, 51 patent medicine shops, as well as 32 premises operating without proper licensing. Don't Miss Jos killings: Tinubu’s visit insensitive, laughable – PDP You may like Police recover kidnapped newborn in Nasarawa, two women nabbed Three-day-old baby rescued in Nasarawa as police arrest two suspects Nasarawa Command marks National Police Day with walk, public sensitisation campaign Nasarawa government denies Governor Sule met Atiku in Mecca Police arraign two women over alleged murder of Nasarawa Varsity student ‘I remain Labour Party chairman in Nasarawa’ – Ombugu denies suspension

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