BREAKING;Three suspects arrested with counterfeit currencies worth N100.5 billion
Three suspects arrested with counterfeit currencies worth N100.5 billion
Operatives of the Kano State Police command have arrested three individuals in connection with a large-scale counterfeit currency operation, with fake foreign currencies valued at N100.5 billion Naira.
The seized currencies, which include US Dollars, CFA Francs, and Nigerian Naira, were part of a larger haul that included $3,366,000, CFA 51,970,000, and N1,443,000, along with three live rounds of ammunition.
The suspects—identified as Muhammad Abdullahi, Muhammad Muktahr, and Nura Ibrahim—admitted to their involvement in the crime but declined to reveal details about the origin or production of the counterfeit money.
Nura Ibrahim claimed the fake currency was sourced from Lagos, while Muhammad Muktahr stated he was coerced into participating.
The Kano State Police Command’s spokesperson, Chief Superintendent Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, revealed that these arrests were part of a broader operation that took place between November 25 and December 9, 2024.
During this period, a total of 62 criminal suspects were apprehended, and various illegal items were seized, including stolen property, dangerous weapons, hard drugs, and more counterfeit foreign currencies.
The suspects arrested included eight individuals linked to armed robbery, ten cattle rustlers, three kidnappers, one suspect involved in abduction, and a number of drug dealers.
Additionally, the police captured four suspected fraudsters and twenty-two individuals connected to gang-related activities, known locally as Yan Daba. The operation also led to the rescue of two kidnap victims and ten individuals trafficked for exploitative purposes.
Kiyawa highlighted that the success of the operation is a testament to the Kano Police’s comprehensive approach to crime prevention, emphasising that Kano State has become significantly safer due to these efforts.
However, he acknowledged that there is still much work to be done, underscoring the need for continued vigilance and collaboration with other security agencies to maintain peace and order in the state.
“We remain committed to enhancing our efforts and working closely with both security partners and the community to ensure Kano remains a safe and secure place for everyone,” Kiyawa concluded.
