Bauchi: Police bust counterfeit herbicide factory, arrest four

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested four individuals involved in the illegal production and sale of fake herbicides within the metropolis.

The arrest was disclosed in a statement by the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Ahmed Wakil, on Sunday.

According to Wakil, a team of detectives from the Command’s Monitoring Unit acted on credible intelligence and uncovered the operation on May 3, 2025, at about 1:30 p.m., in a residential area of Unguwan Liman, Bauchi.

Those arrested include 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. The trio were caught in the act of producing counterfeit herbicides on-site.

A search of the premises led to the discovery of incriminating materials: 26 cartons labeled “Force Up,” an empty carton of “Gobora,” two plastic drums filled with suspicious liquids, two buckets, 100 empty one-litre “Force Up” containers, sealing tapes, super glue, leather materials, charcoal, welding spoons, and a charcoal stove.

During interrogation, the suspects named Muhammad Muhammad, 36, of Fadaman Mada, as a key player in the operation. He was also arrested.

All suspects remain in custody as investigations continue, with police vowing to root out similar illegal activities across the state.

Bauchi: Police bust counterfeit herbicide factory, arrest four