The Katsina State Police Command has arrested a suspected food adulterator in Funtua Local Government Area for allegedly re-packaging and selling expired powdered milk to unsuspecting consumers.
The suspect, identified as Ibrahim Moh’d, was apprehended by operatives attached to the Makera Division following an intelligence-led operation on June 14, 2026.
According to the police command, a surveillance patrol team intercepted the suspect at about 11:30 a.m. and recovered ten bags of powdered milk believed to be expired and unfit for human consumption.
Preliminary investigations indicated that the suspect allegedly mixed expired powdered milk with genuine stock before re-packaging the mixture in counterfeit packaging materials for sale to the public.
Police said the suspect was fully aware of the compromised nature of the product but proceeded with the alleged scheme to deceive buyers.
The recovered products have been secured as exhibits, while the suspect remains in police custody pending the conclusion of investigations.
The command stated that the suspect would be arraigned before a court of competent jurisdiction after investigations are completed.
The police noted that the alleged offences contravened Sections 152 and 154 of the Penal Code Law 2021 (as amended), which prohibit the sale of noxious food and drinks, food adulteration, and the sale of products that do not correspond with their commercial description.
Reacting to the development, the Commissioner of Police in Katsina State, CP Ali Umar Fage, warned traders, wholesalers and business owners against engaging in practices that endanger public health.
He reiterated the command’s zero-tolerance stance on the production and distribution of substandard or harmful goods, stressing that offenders would be prosecuted in accordance with the law.

The police chief also urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious commercial activities to security agencies to safeguard public health and consumer safety across the state.