Lagos Police Shut Down Suspected Adulterated Drinks Facility in Badagry, Detain 48-Year-Old Suspect

Officers of the Lagos State Police Command have sealed a facility in Badagry that is suspected of being an unlawful site for producing adulterated alcoholic beverages, after receiving a reliable tip from members of the public. The operation resulted in the arrest of Anaebo Emeka Hilary, a 48-year-old man, at Yafin, Badagry, Lagos State, where the suspected factory was located. Authorities said they recovered adulterated alcoholic drinks, empty bottles, assorted wine labels, and various production utensils believed to have been used to make and package the drinks. The premises was subsequently sealed, and the suspect was taken into police custody. The seized items were moved to the station as part of further investigation. Commenting on the arrest, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Fatai, praised the operatives for their vigilance and swift response to credible information. He restated the Command's commitment to continuing intelligence-led operations against criminal activities throughout the state, and encouraged members of the public to keep providing timely and credible information to the Police through any of the emergency lines: 07061019374, 08065154338, 08063299264, 08039344870, 08080193432 (Marine), 09168630929.