NAFDAC Arrests Two for Counterfeit Drinks in Lagos

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) arrested two men, Chibuzor Okafor and William John, for the alleged production and repackaging of counterfeit alcoholic and energy drinks at a facility located in Ojo, Lagos State. The arrests occurred during a raid on a two-storey building at Zamfara Plaza, BBA Trade Fair Complex, along the Badagry Expressway.

NAFDAC officials recovered equipment including drums, filters, packaging materials, and a heating device used in the illegal operation. This raid was prompted by intelligence gathering and surveillance of suspected counterfeiters in the Trade Fair International Market.

Kunle Ojo, Assistant Director of NAFDAC’s Investigation and Enforcement Directorate, stated that some suspects were caught red-handed during the operation. He emphasized the alarming nature of the discovery and warned that counterfeit drinks pose serious health risks.

NAFDAC plans to investigate the sources of the products and prosecute those arrested. The agency’s Deputy Director of Public Relations, Christiana Obiazikwor, confirmed ongoing surveillance and enforcement activities.