By: Idris Olukoya
The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), Lagos Operations office, has seized suspected pirated books valued at N50 million during an anti-piracy raid in Ajegunle.
Mr Charles Amudipe, Head of Operations for NCC in Lagos, led the operation in Ajegunle Book Market, targeting bookshops and storage warehouses believed to hold pirated materials.
“During the operation, we inspected several bookshops and warehouse suspected of housing pirated books around the Ajegunle market. Items identified as pirated works were seized,” he said.
Amudipe noted that some shop owners attempted to resist the NCC officials during the raid.
“Thanks to the support of the Nigerian Army, the situation was managed peacefully, allowing our team to complete the operation smoothly,” he added.
He further stated that, “The anti-piracy raid is a clear signal that the commission has intensified its enforcement activities.
“We are warning booksellers, schools, printers, and all those involved in copyright materials that piracy in any form will not be tolerated.”
“Piracy is a punishable offense. Anyone found guilty will face the full extent of the law,” he said.
Amudipe also mentioned that the confiscated pirated books included publications from Macmillan, Oxford, and several other prominent publishers.
Source: NAN
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