Two Lagos Bizmen, Ikenna Ibezim & Ifeanyi Okezie Arrested For Alleged Colman Cable Adulteration
Globaltimes Two Lagos Bizmen, Ikenna Ibezim & Ifeanyi Okezie Arrested For Alleged Colman Cable Adulteration
Two Lagos Island businessmen, Ikenna Ibezim, 24, and Ifeanyi Okezie, 20, have been arrested and charged with allegedly running an illegal operation to adulterate Colman wires and cables.
The suspects were apprehended by operatives of the Zone 2 Police Command, Lagos, following a complaint from the original manufacturer, who accused them of flooding the market with substandard, tampered products disguised as genuine.
According to the police, the counterfeit operation not only misled unsuspecting buyers but also posed significant risks to public safety while damaging the brand’s reputation.
The illicit scheme was exposed on March 19, 2025, when the complainant discovered the alleged fraud and reported the matter to Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Adegoke Fayoade.
Acting on the AIG’s directive, a police task force raided the suspects’ operational bases at 29 Idolowo Market and 4 Sagbemi Street, Lagos Island, leading to their arrest.
Following an investigation led by ASP Akin Akinwoola, Ibezim and Okezie were arraigned before the Igbosere Magistrate’s Court, Tinubu, on a two-count charge of conspiracy and product adulteration, offences that violate Sections 411 and 160(a) of the Lagos State Criminal Law, 2015.
Despite pleading not guilty, the court ordered their remand at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre pending the fulfillment of their bail conditions.
The case has been adjourned for further hearing, as law enforcement agencies intensify efforts to clamp down on economic crimes and counterfeit goods in Lagos State