In a major breakthrough, operatives of the Nigerian Police Force have arrested three suspects and recovered counterfeit currencies totalling N129,542,823,000 in Gwale, Kano State. The arrests took place on December 8, 2024, following a tip-off, leading to the seizure of N3,366,000 in counterfeit US dollars, 51,970 in counterfeit CFA francs, and 1,443,000 in counterfeit Nigerian naira.
The suspects, identified as Nura Ibrahim, Muhammed Muntari, and Usman Abdullahi, were apprehended after a search revealed N392,000 counterfeit notes, USD7800 counterfeit notes, and 5 different ATM cards. Further investigation led to the recovery of additional counterfeit currencies.
In a separate development, the Nigeria Police Force arrested three suspected gunrunners, Buhari Suleiman, Jamil Yakubu, and Aliyu Abdullahi, along the Kaduna-Kano expressway, Kaduna State, on December 9, 2024. A search of the suspects yielded 216 rounds of 9mm live ammunition and 1 round of Ak-47 ammunition.
The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, disclosed the developments in a statement released on Tuesday, highlighting the police’s commitment to tackling crime and maintaining national security.
