Thursday, May 8, 2025 - The Kaduna State Police Command has successfully uncovered an illegal factory producing adulterated soya bean oil in the Maraban Jos area of the state.
The raid was carried out by operatives from the State
Intelligence Department (SID) on May 5, following a tip-off from a concerned
source.
In a statement released on Wednesday, police spokesman
Mansir Hassan revealed that the factory was located on a fenced plot of land
along Mamadi Road in the Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
He said that three suspects were arrested at the scene:
Zailani Shuaibu (33), the owner of the illegal factory; Nasiru Usman (24); and
Salisu Usman (49).
During the raid, several items were seized as evidence,
including two drums containing suspected raw materials, fifteen 25-litre jerry
cans filled with unfinished products, and two 25-litre jerry cans of finished
adulterated soya bean oil.
These exhibits will be used in the ongoing investigation and
in court proceedings.
“The operation led to the discovery of the illegal factory,
and we recovered several exhibits that will be used as evidence in court,” said
Hassan, confirming that the police are working diligently to uncover the full
scope of the illegal operation.
He added that the case is currently under investigation at
the SID Headquarters in Kaduna.
The police are focusing on identifying and dismantling the
broader network behind this illegal factory and bringing all individuals
involved to justice.
Kaduna State Commissioner of Police, Rabi’u Muhammad,
emphasized the Command’s commitment to safeguarding public health and ensuring
that those involved in criminal activities, particularly those that endanger
public safety, are held accountable.
“The Kaduna State Police Command is committed to protecting
the public and ensuring that those who engage in criminal activities are
brought to justice,” he stated.
The Commissioner also urged the public to remain vigilant
and report suspicious activities to the nearest police station.
“Members of the public are encouraged to remain vigilant and
report such activities to the nearest police station,” he said.
The Kaduna Police’s swift action in uncovering this illegal operation
underscores their continued commitment to tackling criminal activities and
protecting the well-being of citizens.
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