CSP Ahmed Wakil, the spokesman for the police command in Bauchi state, told reporters on Sunday in Bauchi that detectives from the command’s monitoring unit had carried out an operation based on credible intelligence on May 3 at 1:30 p.m., apprehending four people involved in the production of counterfeit herbicides in Inkil, a suburb of the capital city.
“The suspects were caught in the act at a residential property in the Unguwan Liman area, where authorities believed the illicit activity had been ongoing,” he said.
According to Mr. Wakil, a sizable stockpile of fake supplies and machinery was seized as a result of the investigation, including 26 cartons marked “Force Up” and an empty carton of “Gobora.”
Other items include 100 empty one-litre “Force Up” containers, two drums full of questionable liquid, sealing tapes, scissors, glue, leather supplies, charcoal, and welding equipment.
“During interrogation, the suspects implicated a 36-year-old resident of Fadaman Mada as the ringleader behind the illegal operation.
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“He was swiftly tracked and apprehended,” Mr Wakil said.
He said that the suspects are in custody as investigations continue to uncover the extent of the counterfeit production and dismantle the network responsible.
Mr Wakil reassured members of the public of the command’s commitment to eradicating criminal enterprises that threaten public safety and consumer trust.
