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Police bust illegal wine factory in Ogun, raise alarm over adulterated drinks, food
Police bust illegal wine factory in Ogun, raise alarm over adulterated drinks, food
The Zone 2 Police Command, Onikan, Lagos has uncovered an illegal wine production and distribution company in Muibi Olawumi Close, off Ayetoto/Itẹle Road, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State.
Zone 2 Command is comprised of Lagos and Ogun State Command has raised the alarm that adulterated food and wine are on the prowl in the states.
A couple responsible for the illegal wine production company have been arrested and are being interrogated by a detective attached to Zone 2 Raider Section, led by CSP Ngozi Braide.
In a statement by the Zonal Police Public Relations Officer(ZPPRO) Zone 2 Command Headquarters, Onikan-Lagos, SP Ayuba T. Umma, explained that the Command, under the leadership of Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG Olatoye A. Durosinmi, has successfully apprehended a couple for production and distribution of various adulterated alcoholic beverages.
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“The crackdown occurred on April 4, 2024, when a team of Detectives from the Zone 2 Raider Section, led by CSP Ngozi Braide, conducted a raid on a residence in Ado-Odo/Ota LGA. Acting on intelligence, the officers discovered an illicit operation producing counterfeit wines, liquor, champagne, and other alcoholic drinks. The raid yielded a significant amount of incriminating evidence, including Unlabeled and branded bottles of suspected adulterated alcoholic drinks, various containers filled with mixtures suspected to be ingredients for the adulterated beverages, equipment used in the production process, such as pumping machines, funnels, and sealing machines.
“Other items included brand label of Del-Mud, Del-Mud Royal, smooth brandy wine drinks in packs, a funnel containing a white handkerchief (used as filter) and corkscrew among various other production and branding items.
“One Margret Austine was apprehended at the scene and she confessed to a six-year involvement in the illegal operation, alongside her husband, Austine Idemudia (a.k.a. Baba Joshua). Margret confirmed that their adulterated finished products are sold to buyers across Lagos and Ogun States.
“The Zone 2 Command is actively investigating this case and will release further information to the general public as it becomes available.
“Given this incident, Assistant Inspector-General Durosinmi urges the public to be vigilant when purchasing food and beverages. He expresses concern that the presence of adulterated products poses a serious risk to consumer health.
“The Command remains committed to the safety and well-being of all residents within Lagos and Ogun States.”
Police bust illegal wine factory in Ogun, raise alarm over adulterated drinks, food
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Kaduna ambush claims soldier’s life, stepmother abducted
Kaduna ambush claims soldier’s life, stepmother abducted
The community of Anguwan Rimi in Zango Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State has been shaken by tragedy as a soldier, Yahaya Ayuba (Zabuyia), was reportedly killed, and his stepmother abducted by gunmen.
Confirming the incident, a family member, Mr. Kantiok Solomon, revealed that the soldier had recently returned from Lagos and was engaged in a discussion with his family members at the palace when the assailants struck. Despite his resistance, the gunmen, noticing his uniform, fatally shot him.
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Angelo Tagwai, another resident, echoed Solomon’s sentiments, expressing the community’s shock and emphasizing the urgency for security forces to intervene and ensure the perpetrators are brought to justice. This incident marks the third such violent occurrence in the area, heightening concerns among locals.
Efforts to obtain official comments from the Kaduna State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Mansir Hassan, were unsuccessful as calls and messages went unanswered.
Kaduna ambush claims soldier’s life, stepmother abducted
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Lagos Govt insists no attachment to shops, buildings
Lagos Govt insists no attachment to shops, buildings
Lagos State Government has maintained its zero-tolerance stance against illegal construction of extensions and attachments to shops and buildings in any part of the state.
General Manager of the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), Gbolahan Owodunni Oki, an architect, stated this.
He spoke at a multi-agency enforcement carried out to remove extensions and attachments affixed to shops and plazas within the Lagos Island Central Business.
The action, he said, would bring about safety and orderliness to the markets and streets in the area.
A statement by Olaoye Olusegun, Director of Public Affairs at LASBCA, quoted Oki as saying those extensions affixed to shops and buildings within the area were constituting nuisance and a hindrance to rescue operations during emergencies.
He cited the case of fire outbreak in Mandilas building where first responders such as the state fire and rescue services could not access the burning building due to blockage of the roads and streets by traders with their extensions and attachments.
He told all owners of shops and business premises with extensions/ attachments to remove them immediately.
Oki disclosed that the removal exercise would be continuous and extended to other parts of the state.
He stressed that Lagos State would no longer tolerate the level of lawlessness going on in the commercial areas, especially Lagos Island where every available space was being converted to shops extending to the roads.
Oki also frowned on the practice of mounting diesel and petrol generators on rooftops, penthouses and iron staircases of shops and plazas within commercial centres.
The multi-agency exercise comprising the Lagos State Building Control Agency, Lagos State Neighbourhood Watch, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, Central Business Districts and Lagos State Environmental Services amongst others, witnessed the removal of attachments to shops around Nnamdi Azikiwe Street, Dosunmu, Ereko, Eyin Eyo, Martins, Balogun and its adjoining streets.
The removal is part of the recommendations of the Dosunmu Fire Incident Committee headed by the Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations, Mr Gbenga Oyerinde.
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BREAKING: Workers stranded as Labour pickets Jos DisCo, NERC
BREAKING: Workers stranded as Labour pickets Jos DisCo, NERC
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have picket the headquarters of Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JED) along Ahmadu way in the metropolis.
The sealing of office was carried out by Plateau chapter of NLC and TUC officials in compliance with the directive of the Organised Labour over the hike in Electricity Tariff.
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It was gathered that workers of the electricity company were locked out by an enforcement team as early as 6:30 a m.
According to The Nation, Jos Disco spokesman Dr. Friday Elijah said: ” The office of JED has been picketed. We were locked out, when we came to the office. It has been sealed, nobody is allowed to entered, even my self ( the spokesman) and the chief security officer also outside.
All of us came this morning for work, we were locked out. The office has been picketed and sealed.
The chairman of Plateau chapter of NLC, Comrade Eugene Manji, the place has been picket and sealed in compliance with the directive of our National headquarters.
BREAKING: Workers stranded as Labour pickets Jos DisCo, NERC
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