The Bauchi State Police Command has apprehended four individuals allegedly involved in the illegal production and sale of counterfeit herbicides.
The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Sunday by the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Wakil.
He revealed that the arrests followed credible intelligence regarding a suspected counterfeit herbicide operation based in a residential area in Bauchi metropolis.
Wakil stated, “On May 3, 2025, at about 13:30 hours, a team of detectives attached to the Monitoring Unit of the Command upon credible intelligence regarding the mass production of counterfeit herbicides in a residential area within Bauchi Metropolitan.”
The suspects, all residents of Bauchi, were identified as 21-year-old Usman Suleman of Karofin Madaki, 20-year-old Ahmad Musa of Wuntin Dada, and 17-year-old Muhammad Nuhu of Fadaman Mada.
They were caught in the act at a house located in the Unguwan Liman area.
“A comprehensive search was conducted during this operation, yielding the recovery of Twenty-six cartons labelled ‘Force Up’, One empty carton of ‘Gobora’, Two plastic drums containing a suspicious liquid mixture, Two buckets, One hundred empty one-litre containers of ‘Force Up,’” Wakil added.
He continued, “Furthermore, the search uncovered sealing tapes, scissors, super glue, leather materials, charcoal, five welding spoons, a charcoal stove, and an assortment of cover seals.”
The police spokesperson disclosed that during interrogation, one of the suspects implicated a 36-year-old man, Muhammad Muhammad, also of Fadaman Mada.
“This individual was subsequently located and apprehended for this illegal operation,” he said.
Wakil confirmed that all suspects are currently in police custody.
He noted, “Ongoing investigations aim to thoroughly address and dismantle these illicit activities within the State.”
