SON Cracks Down on Fake TV Assembly Ring in Lagos After Viral Exposure
The SON fake TV set producers crackdown has intensified following a sweeping enforcement operation by the Standards Organisation of Nigeria in Lagos. Acting on intelligence triggered by a viral video, the agency moved against traders involved in assembling substandard television sets and selling them as premium international brands. The operation targeted a warehouse within the Alaba International Market axis, where investigators uncovered an organized network dedicated to disguising low grade electronics as high end products for unsuspecting buyers.
According to officials, the investigation took several weeks of surveillance and intelligence gathering before enforcement teams moved in. During the raid, inspectors discovered large quantities of counterfeit television panels, forged warranty documents, and fake brand labels bearing the names of well known global electronics manufacturers. The group allegedly sourced cheap, unbranded monitors and repackaged them to appear authentic, a practice that SON described as both economically damaging and dangerous to public safety.
The agency warned that these fake television sets often bypass essential quality and electrical safety tests. As a result, consumers are exposed to a higher risk of fire outbreaks, power surges, and electrical faults in their homes. Beyond the safety concerns, SON noted that the trade in counterfeit electronics undermines legitimate businesses and erodes consumer confidence in the local market.
The Director General of the organisation revealed that the investigation gained momentum after a customer shared online footage showing a newly purchased smart TV with peeling labels that exposed a different and cheaper brand beneath. This single clip provided investigators with vital clues, allowing them to trace the supply chain and identify the assembly location. The affected premises have now been sealed, and the suspects are expected to face prosecution in collaboration with the Nigerian Police Force.
In response to the incident, SON has issued a strong advisory urging consumers to verify products before purchase. Buyers are encouraged to look out for SON Product Registration and the Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme certificates to confirm authenticity. The agency has also pledged to step up inspections at ports and border entry points to intercept unbranded components before they reach local assembly hubs.
As investigations continue, attention is shifting toward identifying the main importers supplying these components. The Standards Organisation of Nigeria maintains that dismantling the entire supply chain is crucial to protecting the economy and ensuring the safety of Nigerian households.
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