The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Command, has uncovered an illegal juice manufacturing facility at Aradagun, Badagry, Lagos State. The operation, conducted on Monday, September 21, 2026, followed actionable intelligence on illicit manufacturing activities along the Badagry border corridor. The facility was allegedly producing and distributing Barkas Juice without authorization.
Two female suspects linked to the facility were arrested during the raid, while packaged products prepared for distribution were intercepted, including consignments already loaded into container vehicles for delivery to markets in Lagos and neighbouring states. The NSCDC also seized industrial sugar, untreated water, synthetic adhesives, dyes, chemical colourants and production machinery from the facility.
The operatives further rescued juveniles aged between 15 and 16 who were allegedly engaged in unauthorized labour at the facility. The operation was led by the Divisional Officer of the Badagry Division, Chief Superintendent of Corps (CSC) Ekunola Gbenga Abraham. According to the Command, Ekunola has led several operations targeting criminal activities in the area.
CSC Ekunola, who assumed leadership of the Badagry Division in February 2025, has been instrumental in several successful operations. These include the seizure of more than 6,000 litres of smuggled Premium Motor Spirit and the dismantling of illegal bunkering activities along Badagry waterways. His division also rescued more than 24 victims of human trafficking between May and June 2026.
The division arrested more than 30 foreign nationals allegedly linked to cross-border criminal activities in June 2026, including two wanted former military personnel from neighbouring West African countries. In July, the division dismantled an unaccredited tertiary institution operating secretly in Badagry and rescued 106 youths allegedly lured from different parts of Nigeria and West Africa.
Reacting to the latest operation, the Lagos State Commandant of NSCDC, Commandant Adedotun Keshinro, said the command would continue to protect residents from activities that threaten public health, safety and economic integrity. Keshinro commended CSC Ekunola and officers of the Badagry Division for their commitment to duty.
The NSCDC has engaged relevant regulatory agencies, including the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), for laboratory testing, facility assessment and further regulatory action. The suspects are undergoing interrogation and will be charged before a court of competent jurisdiction after investigations are concluded.
Key points
- The NSCDC Lagos Command has uncovered an illegal juice manufacturing facility in Badagry, arresting two suspects and rescuing minors.
- The operation was led by CSC Ekunola Gbenga Abraham, who has led several successful operations targeting criminal activities in the area.
- The command has engaged regulatory agencies for further action and will continue to protect residents from activities threatening public health and safety.
