Ogun Police secure conviction of man for counterfeiting coleman cables
The Ogun State Police Command has secured the conviction of one Samson Okonkwo for counterfeiting electrical cables bearing the Coleman brand. This was contained in a statement by the Command's Spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, on Monday. According to the statement, the judgment was delivered on September 24, 2026, by His Worship O. P. Mobee at […] Ogun Police secure conviction of man for…
Ogun State Police Command has secured a conviction for Samson Okonkwo in a counterfeit electrical cable case. The statement from the Command's Spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, revealed that the judgment was given on September 24, 2026, by Magistrate O. P. Mobee at the Ojodu Abiodun Magisterial District.
Okonkwo, along with other suspects, was charged on April 10, 2025, in Charge No. MOJ/138C/2025 for four counts of conspiracy, forgery, unlawful possession, and fraudulent sale of fake Coleman cables. These alleged offenses occurred between January 24 and April 9, 2025, in Akute, Ogun State. During the trial, the prosecution presented 317 coils of counterfeit electrical cables, bearing the Coleman packaging, as evidence.
After a thorough examination, the court found Okonkwo guilty and sentenced him under Section 3(3)(b) of the Merchandise Marks Act. The Ogun State Police Command highlighted the dangers posed by substandard cables, which can lead to electrical faults, fires, and electrocution. The Command's Commissioner, CP Bode Ojajuni, praised the investigators and prosecution team, reiterating the Command's dedication to combating counterfeiting and economic crimes.
He called for enhanced collaboration between law enforcement agencies, manufacturers, regulators, and the public to identify and prevent fraudulent products, thereby protecting consumers.
The Police urged the public to exercise caution when purchasing electrical products and to report any suspected counterfeit goods through the appropriate channels.
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