The Lagos State Police Command on Wednesday uncovered and sealed an illegal brewery where malt drinks and fake stout are produced at Egbe-Afa, Igbobo area of Ikorodu in Lagos. The Commissioner of Police, Imohimi Edgal who conducted newsmen around the facility disclosed that five of the suspects behind the factory had been arrested and would soon be charged to cook.
He said preliminary investigation revealed that the facility was used by the operators to brew malt drinks, stout and ethanol which they pump from their truck to bottle for sale to unsuspecting members of the public.
The Compol admonished residents to know their neighbor and their occupation stressing that vigilance in the only way to guaranteeing effective security in the country.
“This success story of the police is evidence that community policing and partnership is working in the state.
“This is an illegal distillery where malt, stout and ethanol are being produced in an unhygienic environment thereby feeding poison to the people.
“You will recall that a fake wine factory was also discovered at Mushin recently. This is as a result of vigilance. I encourage the people to do more.
“This is an information which should have got to the police earlier, but I commend the people for sharing this information with the police.
“People must be deeply involved in crime fighting and this can only be done if we are vigilant. Lagosians can only give credible information to the people when they are healthy; so I will encourage you to say something when you see something,” he said.