Crime
NSCDC Nabs Seven For Fertilizer Adulteration In Gombe
We have produced over 1000 bags in Gombe State
Gombe State– Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Gombe State Command has arrested seven suspects for adulteration of fertilizer in the state.
The suspects were apprehended after farmers reported the poor effectiveness of the fertilizer on their crops.
It was gathered that the suspects fetched limestone from Katsina State for the adulteration.
State Commandant Muhammad Bello, during a raid on their factory in the Nasarawa area on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, condemned the economic sabotage targeting unsuspecting farmers.
“Our attention has been drawn to the wicked activities going on here where these people sell sand as fertilizer in this hardship. This is simply wickedness how can you sell in the place of fertiliser,” he said.
Bello advised farmers to verify the product before making a purchase and emphasized that they should only buy from authorized dealers.
“Members of the public especially farmers must desist from arbitrarily buying fertilizer without checks. You should be able to see what you want to buy. You can’t just go anywhere to get fertilizer so that you won’t fall victim to such adulterated product.”
Speaking, the Plant Manager of the adulterated fertilizer, Usman Abubakar said they have so far produced no fewer than 1000 bags, adding that the raw materials for the products come from Katsina State.
“We used to get it from Kankara Local Government Area. We used to get red limestone, white limestone, potash, etc. We started production in Kano State but in the last two years, we have been producing in Gombe State. We have produced over 1000 bags in Gombe State,” he said.
