Copyright commission seizes N7 million pirated books in Abuja market
The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) seized N7 million worth of pirated books during a raid at the Garki market in Abuja. The operation is part of a broader intelligence-driven campaign to protect intellectual property and support the local publishing industry.
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The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) confiscated several cartons of pirated literary works worth N7 million at the popular Garki market in Abuja.
The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) says it confiscated several cartons of pirated literary works with a street value of N7 million at the popular Garki market in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Ijeoma Egbunike, the commission’s director of public affairs, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja.
According to the statement, Femi Ajala, director of operations at the NCC and head of the enforcement team, said the raid is part of the commission’s renewed campaign against piracy.
He said the team achieved its goal with support from armed police personnel from the FCT Command.
“Acting on credible intelligence regarding the suspected storage and distribution of pirated books, we were able to move into the location.
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