NAFDAC Bursts Over 20 Fake Alcoholic Drink Factories At Lagos Trade Fair Complex

Operatives of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), on Tuesday, uncovered a large-scale counterfeit alcoholic beverage operation at the Zamfara Plaza, BBA Trade Fair Complex, along the Badagry Expressway, Ojo, Lagos State.

A statement by the Agency noted that the feat was achieved by its Investigation & Enforcement (I&E) Directorate, which raided the facility.

Operatives of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) during the operation at the Zamfara Plaza, BBA Trade Fair Complex, along the Badagry Expressway, Ojo, Lagos State, on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

According to NAFDAC, the fake alcoholic beverage operation concealed within makeshift parking stores on the premises was executed based on credible intelligence and resulted in the discovery of more than 20 illegal stores engaged in criminal operations within the complex.

NAFDAC noted that its officers found suspects in the process of blending and counterfeiting popular alcoholic beverage brands, revalidating expired and unsafe beverages for resale, and stockpiling banned imported products.

Two suspects were apprehended during the operations, while products seized and evacuated are valued at over ₦2 billion.

The Agency urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious manufacturing, revalidation, or sales activity through NAFDAC’s official complaints line: 0800-1-NAFDAC (0800-1-623322).