Deaths from Sachet Alcohol: Who Will Enforce the Ban in Cross River State?

Despite the federal ban on alcoholic drinks in sachets and small bottles under 200 ml, which took effect on January 1, 2026, the products remain openly sold in markets and motor parks across Cross River State. At Ikom motor park, driver Ojong calls the ban “a joke” and says drivers and law-enforcement personnel also consume the sachets. At Calabar’s Watt Market, trader Iquo says she had not heard of the ban, while acknowledging that enforcement agents have raided her stall. The article describes the health dangers of cheap, portable alcohol, including excessive consumption and exposure to toxic substances.