The police command in Kano says it has recovered counterfeit foreign currencies equivalent to N129.542 billion in its recent anti-crime operations.

Police commissioner Salman Garba disclosed this during a press conference on Tuesday at the command’s headquarters in Bompai, Kano.

Mr Garba gave the breakdown of the fake foreign currencies as $3,366,000, CFA51,970,000, adding that N1,443,000 counterfeits were also recovered during the operations.

“From November 25 to December 9, a total of 62 suspects were apprehended for major crimes, recovering from them stolen properties, hard drugs, dangerous weapons and different counterfeit currencies including dollars and CFA,” he said.

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, which made the state safer and more secure 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 and improved business activities and celebrations during these ember months, assuring that the command had made adequate security arrangements to ensure a safe environment for all activities to unfold smoothly.

(NAN)