Police in Kano have arrested three notorious fraudsters, recovering the sum of N129,542,823,000:00 billion fake currencies from them.
Nura Ibrahim (26) of Sharada Quarters, Kano, Mohammed Muktar (35) of Hotoro Quarters, Kano, and Ahmad Abdullahi (30) of Kaga Local Government Area of Borno state, were arrested at different times and locations, following a tip off by a good Samaritan on the nefarious activities of the suspected criminals.
The arrest of Nura on December 1, 2024, led to the arrest of Mohammed and Ahmed.
Ahmed who hails from Borno state is the ring leader of the gang who have been terrorizing residents of Kano metropolis for so long.
According to Kano state Police Command spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, following credible information received from a good Samaritan on the activities of a notorious fraudster around Gwale Local Government Aea Kano State, the Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Salman Dogo Garba directed the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Gwale Division Kano, SP Abdurrahim Adamu to lead a team of detectives and ensure the arrest of the suspect.
Further investigation led to the arrest of another suspect, Mohammed Muktar.
Discreet investigation conducted at the Command’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) led to the arrest of the principal suspect, Ahmad Abdullahi, who relocated from Kaga in Borno state to Hotoro Quarters, Kano.
During the course of the investigation, counterfeit currencies equivalent to a total sum of N129,542,823,000:00 were recovered with descriptions as follows: $3,366,000, CFA51,970,000, N1,443,000, all discovered to be fake currencies.
He said the command also recovered three tricycles, eight motorcycles, 278 sheep, seven cattle, 10 Sim Cards, 15 ATM cards and 10 mobile phones, among other items from the suspects.
The commissioner said the command had adopted a multifaceted approach to crime busting as a result of which the state had become safer and more secured for all.
“Businesses are thriving, residents are feeling safer in their homes, and the general sense of security and well-being has been greatly enhanced,” he said.
He confirmed the increase in people and vehicular movements, improved business activities and celebrations during this ember months, assuring that the command had made adequate security arrangements to ensure safe environment for all activities to unfold smoothly.
Kiyawa added that suspects will be charged to court for prosecution upon completion of the investigation.
