If person tell you say some business people don turn expired drinks to fresh products with packaging and label, you fit think say na another episode of business magic! But this time, na serious matter for Lagos International Trade Fair Complex, where the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) say e uncover one large-scale operation wey allegedly involve fake alcoholic drinks, expired beverages and banned imported products.
The agency say e seize products wey worth over ₦2 billion after e raid more than 20 illegal stores on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, following credible intelligence. Two suspects reportedly land for police custody. As e be so, the question be say: when some people see expired products, dem dey see rubbish or another business opportunity?
NAFDAC SEIZE OVER 20 ILLEGAL STORES
According to NAFDAC, the operation expose more than 20 illegal stores wey allegedly dey involved for counterfeiting alcoholic beverages inside the Trade Fair Complex. The agency say e meet suspects allegedly dey blend fake versions of popular alcoholic drink brands, prepare expired and unsafe beverages for resale, and keep banned imported products. For this kind business, e be like say some people believe say once bottle fine and label shine, consumers no go ask questions. But unfortunately, packaging no be certificate of safety, and fine-looking bottle no mean say wetin dey inside safe to drink.
The funny-but-serious part be say the alleged operation no be just one small corner business wey person fit overlook. More than 20 illegal stores reportedly dey involved, according to the agency. If the allegations prove true, e mean say some operators allegedly turn counterfeiting to organised business instead of legitimate trade. But while some people dey calculate profit, consumers fit unknowingly carry the risk for their own body. For this matter, no amount of attractive packaging fit replace proper quality control, genuine products and respect for public safety.
₦2 BILLION SEIZURE: PROFIT PLAN MEET NAFDAC REGULATORY REALITY
NAFDAC say the products wey dem seize and evacuate worth more than ₦2 billion, while two suspects reportedly dey arrested during the operation. The agency’s findings allegedly include counterfeit drinks, expired beverages prepared for resale and banned imported products. That seizure value show the scale of the suspected operation, but e no automatically mean say the entire amount represent confirmed profit or money wey the suspects don make. Investigation still need establish the full details, including who supply the products, who distribute am and whether other people dey behind the operation.
For consumers, this matter pass ordinary market wahala. Fake or adulterated beverages fit pose serious health risks, especially when nobody fit guarantee the ingredients, production conditions or expiry status. Person fit enter shop with confidence because the bottle resemble familiar brand, without knowing whether the content genuine. Na why NAFDAC dey urge Nigerians to remain vigilant and report suspicious manufacturing, relabelling or sales activities. The agency don also provide its complaints line, 0800-1-NAFDAC (0800-1-623322), for members of the public wey wan report suspected violations.
As the investigation continues, Nigerians need remember say no be every product wey look original truly be original. The alleged discovery for Lagos Trade Fair Complex don raise fresh questions about counterfeit products, market monitoring and the people wey dey put profit before public safety. OGM News Pidgin go continue to monitor the matter for further updates, including the outcome of the investigation and any additional enforcement action. For now, make consumers stay alert, buy regulated products from trusted sellers and no allow fine packaging deceive dem.
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