Two Lagos Men Jailed 40 Years for Fake Alcohol Sales

On December 3, 2025, a Federal High Court in Lagos convicted Otuorimuno Nelson Aziakpono, aged 58, and IKEGWUONU Davidson Ikechukwu, aged 28, for offenses related to the production, sale, and distribution of counterfeit alcoholic beverages. The court sentenced the two men to a combined total of 40 years in prison after they were found guilty of eight counts linked to the possession and sale of adulterated and unregistered alcohol.

The conviction followed an enforcement operation conducted by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) at Kojo Street, Ijanikin, in the Vespa Market, where a large quantity of counterfeit alcoholic beverages was discovered, including fake versions of popular brands such as Hennessy, Jameson Irish Whiskey, William Lawson's, and Gordon's Gin. NAFDAC confirmed that these beverages posed serious health risks due to misleading packaging and unsuitability for consumption.

The agency emphasized its commitment to protecting public health and urged the public to report any suspicious products.