The Zone 2 Police Command, Onikan Lagos, has uncovered a building in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State used to produce adulterated wine and other alcoholic drinks. Arrested were a couple identified as Mr Austine and Mrs Magret Idemudia, who confessed to manufacturing these drinks circulating in the southwest region for the past six years.
Upon receiving information about the couple’s activities, Assistant Commissioner of Police Zone 2, AIG Olatoye Durosinmi, instructed the officer in charge of the Raider Section, CSP Ngozi Braide, to conduct a raid on the building. Detectives from the section, led by CSP Ngozi Braide, reportedly raided the building on April 4, 2024, where they encountered Mrs. Margret Idemudia.
The Zonal Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ayubat Umma, confirmed the arrest, disclosing that unlabeled and branded bottles of adulterated alcoholic drinks and containers filled with mixtures suspected to be ingredients for the beverages were recovered. Equipment such as pumping machines, funnels, and sealing machines used in production were also seized.
Margret Austine, apprehended at the scene, confessed to a six-year involvement in the illegal operation alongside her husband, Austine Idemudia (a.k.a. “Baba Joshua”). She confirmed that their adulterated products are sold to buyers across Lagos and Ogun States. AIG Durosinmi urges the public to be vigilant when purchasing food and beverages, emphasizing the serious health risk posed by adulterated products.
The Zone is actively investigating this case and will release further information as it becomes available.
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