Ogun Police, NAFDAC move against sachet, small-bottle alcohol

….Command vows security support as enforcement spreads across state

By Adebola Isimijola, Lagos

The Ogun State Police Command and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) have intensified enforcement against alcoholic drinks packaged in sachets and PET bottles below 200ml (20cl) across the state.

The move followed a meeting between the Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, and the State Coordinator of NAFDAC Ogun Office 1, Mr Akinwale Fagoroye, at the Command Headquarters, Eleweran, Abeokuta, on Friday, August 14, 2026.

Fagoroye told the police chief that the enforcement exercise, which commenced in Abeokuta, was being extended to other parts of the state and would continue until the affected alcoholic drinks were removed from circulation and full compliance achieved.

He said the exercise was part of NAFDAC’s efforts to protect public health and reduce the harmful effects associated with easy access to cheap and highly portable alcoholic drinks, particularly among children and young people.

According to him, NAFDAC enforcement teams are checking markets, motor parks, retail outlets, bars, warehouses, factories and other locations where regulated products are produced, stored or sold.

He urged manufacturers, importers, distributors, wholesalers, retailers and consumers to comply with the directive and cooperate with authorised NAFDAC officials during enforcement operations.

Fagoroye added that the agency would also take action against fake, unregistered, substandard, adulterated, expired or wrongly labelled regulated products, as well as facilities operating without the required approvals.

Responding, Ojajuni commended NAFDAC for its efforts to protect public health and assured the agency of the police command’s continued cooperation and necessary security support during lawful enforcement operations.

The CP disclosed that the police were also enforcing the Liquor Act and other applicable laws regulating the sale and distribution of alcoholic drinks in Ogun State.

He said the enforcement was aimed at preventing unlawful sale and distribution of alcoholic drinks and curbing activities that could endanger public safety, particularly those exposing young people to harmful practices.

Ojajuni stressed that the Police and NAFDAC would continue to work together, within their respective mandates, to ensure compliance with the law and protect residents from products and activities that could pose risks to their health and safety.

He urged manufacturers, distributors, sellers and consumers across the state to comply with relevant regulations and cooperate with authorised enforcement officers.

The CP also called on members of the public to report suspected fake, unsafe or unapproved products, as well as illegal alcohol-related activities, to the appropriate authorities.

He assured that the Ogun State Police Command would remain committed to supporting lawful regulatory enforcement and other government efforts aimed at protecting lives, promoting public safety and safeguarding the well-being of residents.