The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has confiscated three petrol tankers in Lagos for allegedly transporting edible oil.

The agency’s action is part of ongoing efforts to combat food safety violations.

In a thread on X on Wednesday, the agency said the petrol tankers were seized in the Apapa area of Lagos. Apapa is known for its major port and industrial activities, which makes it a key location for such enforcement actions

The agency attached a clip of an official saying they intercepted the trucks after a tip-off.

“A credible source told us that the same tanker or truck that they used to load vegetable oil has been used or is being used for petroleum products,” the official said.

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“You know that this is a public health issue that requires NAFDAC’s immediate attention and that is why we immediately went to that area and we caught the truck being loaded and this is the reason we went there to apprehend them and bring those trucks here for further investigation.

“Investigation is ongoing and a lot of people have told us that it is actually for Wharf 302 Products and Beverages. You cannot have these two things in the same vehicle.

“It can’t bring in vegetable oil and then we are seeing tags of petrol on them.

“They need to know the danger inherent in mixing petroleum products, which we know are carcinogenic and not safe for human consumption, into this kind of practice.”