Crimes

Police arrest 10 with fake currency in Katsina

The operatives of the Katsina State Police Command have arrested 10 suspected fraudsters in possession of fake N144,000 notes.

The command’s spokesperson, ASP Aliyu Abubakar-Sadiq, made this known on Friday, September 1, 2023.

He disclosed that the suspects were arrested by detectives on August 28 at Bakin Kasuwa quarters in Kankia, following credible intelligence report.

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Abubakar-Sadiq stated that during an investigation, the suspects confessed to the crime, adding that they would soon be taken to court.

One of the suspects, Bello Abubakar, 58, said he bought mercury from Kebbi at N300,000 with which they minted the fake currency.

The police also announced the arrest of four suspected kidnappers and their informer.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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