NAFDAC Uncovers Suspected Fake Whisky Factory Worth Over N500 Million In Aba
NAFDAC Uncovers Suspected Fake Whisky Factory Worth Over N500 Million In Aba
The agency said the facility was uncovered following credible intelligence, adding that it was operating under unhygienic conditions.
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered a suspected counterfeit alcoholic drinks production facility at No. 25 Omenazu Street, Aba, Abia State, where officials discovered suspected fake whisky packaging materials, empty bottles and drums containing various liquid substances.
The agency said the facility was uncovered following credible intelligence, adding that it was operating under unhygienic conditions.
According to NAFDAC, the suspected operator fled upon the arrival of its enforcement team, abandoning a vehicle containing counterfeit packaging materials bearing the names of Sir Edwards Scotch Whisky and Scottish Hills Whisky, empty bottles and a drum containing approximately 200 litres of liquid.
A search of the facility reportedly revealed packaging materials, bottle caps, sealing machines, empty bottles, cartons, tanks containing various liquid concoctions and dirty sieves allegedly used in the production process.
NAFDAC Uncovers Suspected Counterfeit Alcoholic Drinks Factory in Aba NAFDAC has uncovered a suspected counterfeit alcoholic drinks production facility at No. 25 Omenazu Street, Aba, Abia State. Acting on credible intelligence, officials discovered the facility operating in unhygienic conditions. The suspected operator reportedly fled upon the team’s arrival, abandoning a vehicle in which counterfeit packaging materials bearing the names of Sir Edwards Scotch Whisky and Scottish Hills Whisky, empty bottles and a drum containing approximately 200 litres of liquid were found. Inside the facility, officials found counterfeit packaging materials, bottle caps, sealing machines, empty bottles, cartons, tanks containing various liquid concoctions and dirty sieves reportedly used in the production process. Plastic buckets and 200-litre drums containing ethanol and tree bark immersed in ethanol were also discovered, raising serious concerns about the safety and quality of the products being produced. The estimated value of the equipment, materials and facility components is over ₦500 million. The Agency urges members of the public to provide credible information on suspected illegal manufacturing activities to the NAFDAC Call Centre on 0800-1-623322 or 0700-1-623322, or email reforms@nafdac.gov.ng.
— NAFDAC NIGERIA (@NafdacAgency) October 19, 2026
Officials also discovered plastic buckets and 200-litre drums containing ethanol, as well as tree bark immersed in ethanol, raising concerns about the safety and quality of the suspected counterfeit alcoholic drinks.
NAFDAC estimated the value of the equipment, materials and other components found at the facility at more than ₦500 million.
The agency did not disclose whether any arrests had been made in connection with the discovery or whether samples of the suspected products had been collected for laboratory analysis.
NAFDAC urged members of the public to provide credible information about suspected illegal manufacturing activities to support its enforcement efforts.
The agency asked the public to contact its call centre on 0800-1-623322 or 0700-1-623322, or send an email to reforms@nafdac.gov.ng.
The discovery comes amid efforts by the regulatory agency to curb the production and distribution of substandard and falsified products in Nigeria.
