Tuesday, September 22, 2026 -The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Command, today September 21, uncovered an alleged “illegal” juice production facility in Badagry, arresting two women in connection with the illegal facility.
While speaking to newsmen after uncovering the illegal
facility, the Civil Defence Public Relations Officer of the Lagos State
Command, SC Oluwaseun Abolurin, said the names of the two suspects were being
withheld while investigations continue. He said the factory allegedly supplied
the illegal packs of juice, to markets across Lagos, with already-packaged
products found at the facility, some reportedly loaded into container vehicles
for distribution
Abolurin also alleged that juveniles between the ages of 15
and 16 were involved in activities at the facility. Items reportedly recovered
included sugar, water, adhesives, dyes and colourants, which the Corps said
were used in the production process.
When interrogated, one of the suspects claimed the factory
was established by her grandmother and had operated for nearly 20 years before
shutting down due to challenges. She said the business was working towards
renewing its registration with NAFDAC and only produced about three or four
times a year based on customer orders.
The NSCDC said investigations are ongoing and that the
suspects will soon be charged to court.
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