Operatives of the Nigerian Police Force have arrested three suspects and recovered counterfeit currencies totaling an estimated N129.5 billion in Gwale, Kano State.
The arrest, which took place on December 8, 2024, resulted in the seizure of counterfeit notes in multiple currencies, including $3,366,000 in fake US dollars, 51,970 counterfeit CFA francs, and N1,443,000 in counterfeit Nigerian naira.
The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, disclosed the development in a statement on Tuesday, identifying the suspects as Nura Ibrahim, Muhammed Muntari, and Usman Abdullahi.
“This momentous achievement was recorded on the 8th of December 2024, at Gwale, Kano State, where police operatives acting on credible intelligence accosted one Nura Ibrahim.
“Upon a search, counterfeit notes amounting to N392,000, $7,800 in fake US dollars, and five different ATM cards were discovered,” Adejobi stated.
He added that further investigation led to the arrest of Ibrahim’s alleged accomplices, Muhammed Muntari and Usman Abdullahi, along with additional counterfeit currencies.
In a related operation, Adejobi said police officers on December 9, 2024, apprehended three suspected gunrunners along the Kaduna-Kano expressway in Kaduna State.
The suspects, identified as Buhari Suleiman, Jamil Yakubu, and Aliyu Abdullahi, were arrested following suspicious behavior.
According to him, a subsequent search led to the recovery of 216 rounds of 9mm live ammunition and one round of AK-47 ammunition.
“This arrest underscores the commitment of the Nigerian Police Force to ensuring the safety and security of Nigerians through proactive intelligence gathering and operations,” Adejobi remarked.
The suspects in both cases are currently in police custody and are expected to face prosecution following the conclusion of investigations.
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