Thursday, July 3, 2025 - Gombe State Police Command has arrested a 35-year-old man, Usman Kawu for possession of counterfeit currency.
Spokesperson of the command, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, who
disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, June 2, 2025 said the suspect was
arrested by officers attached to Lawanti Airport Division while on surveillance
operation.
The suspect was found in possession of ten pieces of $100
notes which he claimed were given to him to trade by his accomplice.
“The Gombe State Police Command under the leadership of CP
Bello Yahaya psc(+) wishes to inform the general public of a case of criminal
conspiracy and possession of counterfeit currency,” the statement read.
On 28/06/2025, at about 1404hrs, Police officers attached to
Lawanti Airport Division while on surveillance arrested and brought to the
Amada Police station one Usman Kawu "M" 35year of Kuji Kwadon
Village, Yamaltu-Deba LGA, Gombe State.
"The suspect was found in possession of suspected
counterfeit of United States dollar notes, which he attempted to use to deceive
unsuspecting members of the public.
"Preliminary investigation revealed that he was in
possession of ten (10) pieces of one-hundred-dollar ($100) notes suspected to
be fake. In local currency, the amount is equivalent to N1,500,000 (One Million
Five Hundred Thousand Naira). He also had N10,000 (Ten Thousand Naira) in
Nigerian currency, all were concealed inside his inner short trousers and
recovered as exhibits.
"During interview, the suspect confessed to the crime
but alleged that the counterfeit currency was given to him to trade by his
accomplice name withheld.
"Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the said accomplice
and to recover more exhibits. Investigation is still in progress.
"The Gombe State Police 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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