Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
The Zone One Police Headquarters in Kano has arrested five suspects for allegedly producing and selling counterfeit herbal medicine while impersonating a registered traditional medicine practitioner. The suspects were apprehended following a complaint received on August 10, 2026, from Dr. Abdulwahab Abubakar Goni Bauchi, Chief Executive Officer of Dr. Abdulwahab Abubakar Herbal and Islamic Clinic in Bauchi. According to the complaint, the suspects and other accomplices now at large allegedly used the name, business identity and lecture materials of the herbal practitioner to market and sell fake products to unsuspecting members of the public. The complainant also alleged that some of the suspects collected money from customers in his name without supplying the medicines purchased, while others sold counterfeit herbal mixtures that could pose serious health risks. The police identified the arrested suspects as Muhammad Usman, Husaini Kabir, Hassan Kabir, Suleiman Salihu and Nura Garba.
The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone One, Garba Ahmed, ordered the arrests under his leadership, according to a statement by the Zone One Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abdullahi Hussaini. The police spokesperson said the suspects had volunteered statements admitting involvement in the alleged offences, adding that investigations were ongoing to identify and apprehend other persons linked to the activities. The police warned members of the public to be cautious of fraudsters who exploit the identities and reputations of legitimate businesses to deceive people. The command advised consumers to verify the authenticity of products, vendors and payment channels before making transactions, particularly on social media platforms. The police also cautioned individuals involved in similar activities to desist, stressing that anyone found culpable would face the full weight of the law.
The arrests highlight the growing menace of counterfeit herbal medicine and impersonation in Nigeria, where fraudsters often exploit the trust of vulnerable patients seeking alternative treatment. The police have urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station. The suspects are currently in custody and will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.
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