A Federal High Court in Lagos has remanded a 46-year-old man, Okafor Isioma, in the custody of the Nigerian Correctional Service over the alleged production, distribution and sale of unregistered alcoholic drinks.
Justice Ibrahim Kala ordered that Isioma be remanded pending the hearing and determination of his bail application.
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) arraigned him on a four-count charge bordering on perverting the course of justice, the production, distribution and sale of unregistered processed foods and drinks, and aiding and abetting.
The defendant was accused of obstructing NAFDAC officials in the discharge of their duties and selling unregistered products, including Casamigos tequila and Red Label whisky.
According to the prosecution, the alleged offences were committed on September 11, 2026, at an address in Ikeja, Lagos.
Isioma was also accused of aiding two men, currently at large, in the alleged manufacture of the unwholesome alcoholic drinks.
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