Two suspects caught over fake fertilizer dealings in kano
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Two Suspects Caught Over Fake Fertilizer Dealings in Kano
Kano, Nigeria - Two suspects have been arrested by the Kano State Police Command for allegedly dealing in fake fertilizers in the state.
The suspects, identified as Abubakar Abdullahi and Sani Abdullahi, were apprehended by police operatives from the Kano State Command's Anti-Forgery Unit, following a tip-off from a concerned citizen.
According to the police, the suspects were found to be in possession of large quantities of fake fertilizers, which they claimed were genuine products of a popular fertilizer manufacturing company.
The police said that the suspects had been operating in the state for some time, selling the fake fertilizers to unsuspecting farmers and traders.
"We received a complaint from a farmer who had purchased a bag of fertilizer from the suspects, only to discover that it was fake," said the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abdullahi Haruna. "We launched an investigation and were able to track down the suspects and recover the fake fertilizers."
The police said that the suspects would be charged to court for fraud and other related offenses.
The Kano State Government has been cracking down on fake fertilizer dealers in recent months, following reports of widespread use of fake fertilizers in the state.
The government has also launched a campaign to educate farmers and traders on the dangers of using fake fertilizers, which can damage crops and harm the environment.
The police are urging anyone with information about fake fertilizer dealers to come forward and report them to the authorities.
In related news, the Kano State Government has announced plans to establish a fertilizer testing laboratory to ensure that fertilizers sold in the state are genuine and meet international standards.
The laboratory, which is expected to be completed soon, will be equipped with modern testing equipment and staffed by experts in the field of fertilizer testing.
The government hopes that the laboratory will help to reduce the incidence of fake fertilizers in the state and ensure that farmers and traders have access to high-quality fertilizers.