Lagos Police seal illegal alcohol factory in Badagry

The Lagos State Police Command has sealed a suspected illegal factory in the Yafin area of Badagry used for the production and packaging of adulterated alcoholic drinks. The operation, prompted by credible intelligence from the public, resulted in the arrest of 48-year-old Anaebo Emeka Hilary.

During the raid, police recovered various items, including suspected adulterated alcoholic beverages, empty bottles, different wine labels, and various production utensils. The facility has been sealed, and the recovered materials have been transferred to a police station for examination.

Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Fatai, commended the operatives for their response and emphasized the command's commitment to intelligence-led operations to combat criminal activities. Investigations into the production and distribution of the drinks are ongoing.