Lagos court remands man in NAFDAC case over alleged sale of unregistered alcohol
Okafor Isioma pleaded not guilty to all four counts. The court set 18 November 2026 for trial.
By IDNN Nigeria/Metro Desk | 11 November 2026
The Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday, 10 November, remanded Okafor Isioma in the custody of the Nigerian Correctional Service pending a decision on bail, The Punch reported. Isioma, 46, pleaded not guilty to all four counts brought by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC).
What NAFDAC alleges
The case, numbered FHC/LAG/CR/961/2026, concerns the alleged production, distribution and sale of unregistered food and drink products. Prosecutor N.M. Emman-Afoka told the court that the alleged offences took place in Ikeja, Lagos, on 11 September 2026.
The prosecutor alleged that Isioma helped two men produce the drinks and obstructed NAFDAC officials by withholding information about the whereabouts of people suspected of involvement.
Defence seeks time to apply for bail
After Isioma entered his plea, the prosecution asked the court to set a trial date and remand him. Defence counsel A. Wodi requested a short adjournment to file a bail application. Justice Ibrahim Kala ordered the remand and adjourned the case to 18 November 2026 for trial. The Punch reported no separate bail hearing date.