Operatives of the Katsina State Police Command have arrested a suspect, Ibrahim Moh'd, for allegedly adulterating, re-packaging, and selling expired and toxic powdered milk to unsuspecting members of the public. The arrest was made in Funtua Local Government Area on June 14, 2026, at about 11:30 am by a surveillance patrol team attached to the Makera Division, acting on actionable intelligence.
Details of the Arrest
The command's spokesperson, DSP Abubakar Sadiq, disclosed the development to journalists on Monday, June 22, 2026. According to the statement, the suspect was found in possession of ten bags of powdered milk strongly suspected to be expired and entirely unfit for human consumption. The recovered products have been secured as exhibits.
“Operatives of the Katsina State Police Command have arrested one Ibrahim Moh’d, m, in Funtua Local Government Area for the suspected adulteration, re-packaging, and sale of expired, toxic powdered milk to unsuspecting members of the public,” the PPRO stated. “On June 14, 2026, at about 11:30 am, a surveillance patrol team attached to the Makera Division in Funtua, acting on actionable intelligence, intercepted and arrested the suspect. At the time of his arrest, the suspect was found in possession of ten bags of powdered milk strongly suspected to be expired and entirely unfit for human consumption.”
Modus Operandi and Charges
Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect, fully aware of the toxic and compromised state of the product, deliberately mixed the expired powdered milk with genuine stock. He subsequently re-packaged the adulterated mixture into new counterfeit packaging to deceive and sell to the public. The suspect remains in custody while investigations continue, and he is expected to be arraigned in court upon conclusion of the investigation.
The alleged offences violate Sections 152 and 154 of the Penal Code Law 2021 (as amended), which prohibit the sale of adulterated or harmful food items and misrepresentation of goods.
Police Warning and Public Appeal
The statement also quoted the Commissioner of Police, Katsina State Command, Ali Fage, warning traders and business owners against practices that endanger public health. The Command reiterated its zero-tolerance stance on substandard and harmful products, urging members of the public to report suspicious commercial activities to the nearest police formation for prompt action.
