Five Arrested for Counterfeit Herbal Medicine in Kano

Police officers at the Zone One Headquarters in Kano arrested five suspects (Muhammad Usman, Husaini Kabir, Hassan Kabir, Suleiman Salihu, and Nura Garba) over allegations of impersonation and the production, sale, and distribution of counterfeit herbal medicine products. The arrests were confirmed by the Public Relations Officer of Zone One, Abdullahi Hussaini, in a statement released on Friday.

The action followed a complaint received on August 10, 2026, from Abdulwahab Abubakar, the Chief Executive Officer of Abdulwahab Abubakar Herbal and Islamic Clinic in Bauchi. Abubakar alleged that the suspects were using his name and business identity to market counterfeit products, collecting money from the public without delivering the purchased medicines, and selling harmful fake herbal mixtures.

The suspects have reportedly admitted their involvement, and investigations are ongoing to identify additional individuals connected to these activities. The police warned the public to verify the authenticity of products and vendors before making transactions, particularly online.