Five arrested in Kano for fake herbal medicine and impersonation
Police at Zone One Headquarters in Kano have arrested five individuals for allegedly impersonating a registered traditional medicine practitioner and distributing counterfeit herbal medicines. The suspects reportedly used the name and business identity of Abdulwahab Abubakar to market fake products. A complaint was received from Abdulwahab Abubakar, CEO of Abdulwahab Abubakar Herbal and Islamic Clinic, Bauchi. The police have warned the public to be cautious of fraudulent vendors.
What happened
- Five suspects—Muhammad Usman, Husaini Kabir, Hassan Kabir, Suleiman Salihu, and Nura Garba—were arrested for allegedly selling fake herbal medicines and impersonating a legitimate practitioner.
- The arrest followed a complaint received on August 10, 2026, from Abdulwahab Abubakar.
- The suspects admitted to using Abdulwahab Abubakar's name and business identity to deceive customers and sell counterfeit products.
- Some suspects collected money from buyers but failed to deliver the promised medicines, while others sold harmful fake mixtures.
- Police advised the public to verify product authenticity and warned that anyone found guilty of such fraud would face legal consequences.
