Police Arrest 9 Fake Dettol Soap & Liquid Disinfectants Sellers In Kano

According to the Public Relations Officer of the state’s Police Command, Mr Magaji Majiya, the police in Kano have arrested nine persons ...

According to the Public Relations Officer of the state’s Police Command, Mr Magaji Majiya, the police in Kano have arrested nine persons for allegedly selling face substandard Dettol soap and liquid disinfectants. Items recovered from the suspects included 1,301 cartons of the product, four cartons of soap valued at N11.1 million.


The suspects were apprehended at the Sabon Gari Market in Kano following a letter of complaint from a concerned citizen in the state. According to Magaji Majiya, 'After receiving the letter, the ambush squad raided the market where six retailers and three dealers were arrested.' As soon as investigation is completed, the suspects would be duly charged to court for prosecution.