The Kano State Police Command has made a major arrest of three suspects in possession of counterfeit currencies worth a staggering N129.5 billion. The fake money, which includes $3,366,000, CFA51,970,000, and N1,443,000, was recovered during a sting operation, according to the command’s spokesperson, SP Haruna Kiyawa.
Speaking at an emergency press briefing on Tuesday, SP Kiyawa revealed that investigations are underway to uncover the masterminds behind the production of the counterfeit currencies. He emphasized that the command remains resolute in its efforts to combat financial crimes and safeguard Kano’s economic integrity.
In addition to this operation, the Kano Police Command has arrested 62 suspects linked to various crimes between November 25 and December 9, 2024. The suspects are connected to offenses ranging from armed robbery and kidnapping to cattle rustling and drug trafficking. Among them are eight armed robbery suspects, 10 alleged cattle rustlers, three suspected kidnappers, and six tricycle thieves.
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Recovered items include six live ammunition, three tricycles, eight motorcycles, three parcels containing 175 wraps of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, 250 diazepam tablets, 278 sheep, seven cattle, and 15 ATM cards. The police also confiscated other stolen properties and dangerous weapons.
SP Kiyawa noted that these achievements are a result of the command’s proactive and multifaceted approach to tackling crime. He reassured residents that Kano State is becoming increasingly safer under the command’s watch. However, he acknowledged that more work is needed to maintain the momentum.
“We will continue to strengthen our partnership with other security agencies and the community to ensure Kano remains a beacon of safety and security for residents and visitors alike,” SP Kiyawa stated.
