This directive follows a tragic incident in the Odigbo Local Government Area, where approximately 30 people died after consuming a locally brewed herbal alcoholic mixture known as ‘monkey tail.’ An additional 50 individuals were hospitalized, prompting the swift government intervention to prevent further loss of life.

State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Idowu Ajanaku, confirmed the ban in a statement, emphasizing that the measure is necessary to contain the crisis and protect residents from potentially lethal products. The ban specifically targets alcoholic drinks and other substances sold in sachets, bottles, or other forms whose origin, ingredients, or regulatory approval cannot be established.

Ajanaku stated that the Ministry of Health has launched a full investigation into the toxic substance. Scientific officers have been deployed to the affected communities to identify the exact compound responsible for the fatalities. “Under the leadership of Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, the government is leaving no stone unturned in the efforts to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident, protect the lives of our people and prevent further casualties,” the statement read.

The government has strongly cautioned the public against purchasing or consuming any alcoholic beverage whose authenticity is questionable. It specifically highlighted the risk of consuming products in sachets or bottles that lack certification from the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC).

Traders and distributors have been ordered to immediately halt the purchase, sale, and distribution of any product that cannot be verified. The government warned that violators would face prosecution and the full force of the law. Security agencies across the state have been directed to commence immediate enforcement actions to seize and remove illegal products from circulation.

Residents are advised to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious products, vendors, or distribution activities to the relevant authorities. “Protecting lives and safeguarding public health remains a collective responsibility,” the government added, urging public cooperation with health officials and security forces during the ongoing investigation.

Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri headed a government delegation to the rites, eulogizing Tukur as a mentor, father, and “Iroko tree” who served Nigeria exceptionally across multiple capacities, from the NPA to the PDP Secretariat. In observance of a three-day mourning period declared after Tukur’s passing on Saturday, Governor Fintiri designated Monday, September 14, 2026, as a work-free day. Dangote praised the late statesman as a pioneer of Northern Nigerian private enterprise, while former Adamawa Governor Senator Jibrilla Bindow remembered him as an invaluable political counselor.

Tukur passed away in Abuja on Saturday, September 12, 2026, just days ahead of his 91st birthday, after which his body was flown to Yola and kept overnight at his Jimeta private residence. Born on September 15, 1935, he is survived by two wives and 18 children, which includes Alhaji Awwal Tukur, the current Secretary to the Government of Adamawa State.