NAFDAC charges trader with fake alcohol offences in Lagos
Chidera Chukwuka, a Lagos-based trader, has been arraigned by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control over alleged fake alcohol production and distribution. The case was brought before Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa at the Federal High Court in Lagos. Chukwuka faces a six-count charge involving the manufacture and sale of counterfeit alcoholic beverages. The court has set future proceedings following his not guilty plea.
What happened
- Chidera Chukwuka was arraigned on a six-count charge related to the alleged production and sale of counterfeit alcoholic drinks, including Johnnie Walker Red Label, Flirt Vodka, Lords Gin London Dry, and Gordon’s Dry Gin.
- The alleged offences are said to violate the Counterfeit and Fake Drugs and Unwholesome Processed Foods (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, the Food and Drugs Act, and the Food, Drugs and Related Products (Registration, Etc.) Act.
- The defendant pleaded not guilty to all charges, and the court ordered his remand in the custody of the Nigerian Correctional Service.
- The matter was adjourned to June 1, 2026, for the commencement of trial.
- According to the charge, Chukwuka was allegedly found on April 14, 2026, in possession of unwholesome processed alcoholic products at No. 30 Apongbon, Lagos Island.
