A 35-year-old man, Usman Kawu, has been arrested in Gombe State for being in possession of fake foreign currency.
The arrest was made during a police surveillance operation near Lawanti Airport on June 28.
Officers attached to the Lawanti Airport Division apprehended Kawu around 2:04 p.m.
He was immediately taken to the Amada Police Station for further investigation.
According to the Gombe State Police Command, ten fake $100 notes were discovered on Kawu.
In total, the counterfeit money amounted to $1,000—roughly ₦1,500,000 at current exchange rates.
He also had ₦10,000 in cash, all hidden inside his underwear. The police recovered both the fake dollars and the naira notes as exhibits.
Confession and Hunt for Accomplice
During interrogation, Kawu reportedly confessed to the crime. He claimed the fake currency was given to him by an unnamed accomplice for trading purposes.
“He attempted to use the counterfeit notes to deceive unsuspecting members of the public,” police said. Efforts are ongoing to locate the said accomplice and recover more fake notes.
Spokesperson for the Command, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Wednesday, July 2. He said the police remain determined to root out financial crimes in the state.
“The Gombe State Police Command under the leadership of CP Bello Yahaya psc(+) wishes to inform the public of a case of criminal conspiracy and possession of counterfeit currency,” the statement began.
“The Command remains committed to ensuring the safety and financial integrity of its citizens. Further developments will be communicated in due course.”
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