Police Arrest Three Fraudsters, Seize Over N129 Billion In Fake Currency In Kano

The Kano State Police Command has apprehended three suspected fraudsters and seized counterfeit currencies totaling N129,542,823,000.

The suspects, identified as Nura Ibrahim (26) of Sharada Quarters, Kano; Mohammed Muktar (35) of Hotoro Quarters, Kano; and Ahmad Abdullahi (30) from Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State, were arrested following a tip-off from a concerned citizen.

According to SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the Command’s spokesperson, the operation began with the arrest of Nura Ibrahim on December 1, 2024, which subsequently led to the capture of his accomplices, Mohammed Muktar and Ahmad Abdullahi. Ahmad, identified as the gang’s ringleader, had recently relocated from Borno State to Kano.

The arrests followed credible intelligence received about fraudulent activities in Gwale Local Government Area. Acting on directives from Kano Police Commissioner CP Salman Dogo Garba, a team led by SP Abdurrahim Adamu of Gwale Division launched an operation that successfully tracked down the suspects.

Recovered during the investigation were counterfeit currencies in various denominations, including:

• $3,366,000
• CFA 51,970,000
• N1,443,000

All were confirmed to be fake.

SP Kiyawa noted that the gang had been operating within Kano Metropolis for an extended period, causing distress to residents. He assured the public that the suspects would face prosecution upon the conclusion of investigations.

The arrests highlight the commitment of the Kano State Police Command to combat financial crimes and protect residents from fraudulent schemes.