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Lagos Court Sentences Two Fake Alcohol Dealers to 40 Years

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8 months ago

March 3, 2026

Two men convicted of producing and selling fake alcoholic beverages in Lagos State have been sentenced to a combined 40 years in prison, following a NAFDAC-led investigation

The Federal High Court in Lagos State has sentenced two men to a combined 40 years in prison for producing and distributing fake alcoholic beverages.

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The convicts, Otuorimuno Nelson Aziakpono (58) and Ikegwuonu Davidson Ikechukwu (28), were found guilty of producing, possessing, selling, and distributing adulterated and unregistered alcoholic drinks.

According to NAFDAC, the conviction followed an enforcement operation on December 3, 2025, at Kojo Street, Ijanikin, and Vespa Market, Lagos, where authorities uncovered large quantities of counterfeit products.

Recovered items included fake versions of popular brands such as Hennessy, Jameson Irish Whiskey, William Lawson’s, and Gordon’s Gin.

“These beverages were dangerous, misleadingly packaged, and unfit for consumption,” NAFDAC stated.

The suspects were charged on eight counts, covering the manufacture, possession, and distribution of unwholesome products, in violation of Nigerian laws.

NAFDAC emphasized its ongoing commitment to public safety and urged citizens to report suspicious products.

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“Adulterated alcoholic beverages pose serious health risks. We will continue to intensify enforcement actions across the country,” the agency warned.

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Police Arrest Convicted Drug Dealer, Rescue 14-Year-Old Boy in Bauchi

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18 hours ago

October 27, 2026

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Bauchi drug dealer arrest leads to the rescue of a 14-year-old boy allegedly used as a drug courier and the recovery of suspected illicit substances

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old convicted drug dealer and rescued a 14-year-old boy who was allegedly being used to deliver illicit drugs in the state.

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The command said operatives of its Violent Crimes Response Unit intercepted the teenager during a routine patrol and recovered a granular whitish substance suspected to be methamphetamine.

The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday.

According to Habib, the operatives, led by the unit’s officer-in-charge, intercepted the minor, identified as Samuel Nkemakolan Kosi, at about 11 am on October 26, 2026, while he was allegedly on his way to deliver the suspected drug, also known as Ice, to a customer.

The statement said the teenager told investigators that he had been sent by Samuel Ogochukwu, a 22-year-old convicted drug dealer, to make the delivery.

“Upon interrogation, the minor confessed that he was sent by one Samuel Ogochukwu, 22 years old, a convicted drug dealer, to make the delivery,” Habib said.

Following the information, detectives traced Ogochukwu to his location and arrested him.

A search of the suspect’s shop and residence reportedly led to the recovery of 3.5 grammes of a substance suspected to be methamphetamine, 17 sachets of 100mg tramadol capsules, five sachets of 300mg pregabalin capsules and seven sachets of diazepam.

The police also recovered 12 Exol tablets, two wraps of a substance known as Yellow Boys and one sachet of Shine Shine Leather.

Habib said the principal suspect told investigators that he received supplies of illicit drugs through waybills from Onitsha, Anambra State.

The police spokesman added that the 14-year-old had been handled in accordance with juvenile best practices and would be reunited with his family after counselling.

“The 14-year-old minor has been handled in line with juvenile best practices and will be reunited with his family after counselling, while the principal suspect will be charged to court upon completion of investigation,” the statement said.

The Commissioner of Police in Bauchi State, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, commended the operatives for their work and urged the public to remain alert to criminal activity.

According to Habib, the commissioner said four major drug busts and subsequent convictions recorded within 10 days demonstrated the command’s continued efforts to combat drug trafficking.