NAFDAC arrests Madu Abuchi Simon for producing N114m fake drinks in Lagos

May 09, 2025

By Adedoja Adesoji

The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has arrested Madu Abuchi Simon for allegedly producing fake popular alcoholic beverages in Lagos State.

According to NAFDAC, Simon was caught falsifying brands including Hennessy, William Lawson, Baileys, Martell, St. Remy, and Jameson.

A search of the premises revealed expired Amarula cream liqueur, empty branded bottles and cartons, stickers, stoves, buckets, cotton wool, and a purple-coloured chemical suspected to be used for cleaning and reusing bottles.

Over 100 cartons of assorted adulterated alcoholic beverages, valued at more than N114 million, were confiscated and evacuated.

NAFDAC has sealed the outlet pending further investigation and has commenced probing the matter.

The agency advises the public to buy alcoholic products only from reputable vendors and report any suspicious activity to the nearest NAFDAC office.

“One Mr Madu Abuchi Simon was caught in the act of falsifying popular alcoholic brands including Hennessy, William Lawson, Baileys, Martell, St. Remy, and Jameson,” NAFDAC stated.

“NAFDAC strongly advises the public to buy alcoholic products only from reputable vendors and to report any suspicious activity to the nearest NAFDAC office.

“The agency remains committed to protecting public health and ensuring consumer safety.”