The Ogun State Police Command has secured the conviction of Samson Okonkwo for offences relating to counterfeit electrical cables bearing the Coleman brand.

The judgment was delivered on September 24, 2026, by Magistrate O. P. Mobee at the Magistrate Court in the Ojodu Abiodun Magisterial District of Ogun State.

In a statement was issued by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi, he disclosed that Okonkwo and other defendants, who are currently at large, were arraigned on April 10, 2025, on four counts bordering on conspiracy, forgery, unlawful possession and the fraudulent sale of counterfeit electrical cables belonging to Coleman Technical Industries Limited.

Babaseyi stated that the offenses were allegedly committed between January 24 and April 9, 2025, in Akute, Ogun State.

He added that at the conclusion of the trial, the court found Okonkwo guilty, with the prosecution presenting evidence in support of the charges.

According to him, “A total of 317 coils of electrical cables bearing allegedly counterfeit Coleman packaging were tendered and admitted as exhibits during the proceedings.”

The image maker explained that the court convicted and sentenced the defendant under Section 3(3)(b) of the Merchandise Marks Act.

Reacting to the judgment, the Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, Bode Ojajuni, commended the investigators and prosecution team for their efforts in bringing the case to a conclusion.

Ojajuni reaffirmed the command’s commitment to investigating suspected counterfeiting offences and pursuing prosecution where sufficient evidence exists.

He also called for sustained collaboration among law enforcement agencies, manufacturers, regulatory authorities and members of the public to identify counterfeit products, protect consumers and ensure that suspected offenders are brought before the courts.

The police said counterfeit and substandard electrical cables could pose safety risks, including electrical faults, fires and electrocution, thereby endangering lives and property.

The command urged residents to exercise caution when purchasing electrical products and report suspected counterfeit goods through appropriate channels.

The police said the command remained committed to protecting lives and property, upholding the rule of law and combating economic crime across the state.