Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Henry Owen
Abuja, Nigeria — The Gombe State Police Command has apprehended five individuals allegedly involved in producing counterfeit U.S. dollar notes, following intelligence‑led operations carried out by officers from the Dukku Divisional Police Headquarters. The arrests, confirmed on Friday, highlight ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat financial crimes in the state.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, four of the suspects were apprehended at around 11:00 a.m. in Dukku town, allegedly while transporting fake currency. The individuals were identified as Kabiru Abubakar (29) from Dugge Quarters, Dukku; Abubakar Aliyu (30) from Basirda Quarters, Dukku; Abdulrahman Mustapha (22) from Ramin Kura, Kaduna State; and Isah Alhasan (45) from Sheka Quarters, Kano State.
The suspects were found in possession of 304 counterfeit one-hundred dollar ($100) bills, with preliminary investigations suggesting a coordinated effort to circulate the fake notes. DSP Abdullahi stated that the suspects admitted to their involvement in the crime and implicated the fourth suspect, Isah Alhasan, as the source of the counterfeit money.
In a separate but related operation earlier the same day, police also arrested two additional suspects at around 8:00 a.m., who were found with substances believed to be mercury, a chemical reportedly intended for producing fake currency. The individuals, identified as Muhammad Muhammad, also known as Malam, 40, and Abubakar Bala, commonly referred to as Boza, both from Nasarawa State, reportedly confessed that the mercury was meant for use in counterfeiting U.S. dollar notes.
“The substance thought to be mercury was meant for the production of counterfeit notes,” DSP Abdullahi confirmed, emphasising that all suspects are now in police custody. Investigations are ongoing to uncover the full extent of the alleged syndicate and to recover additional evidence, as authorities work to dismantle networks responsible for financial fraud and currency forgery in the region.
The Gombe State Police have called on residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity related to counterfeit currency or chemical substances used in their production, stressing that community cooperation is critical in curbing such criminal enterprises.
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