Police arrest 10 suspects with fake currency in Katsina
The Police in Katsina has arrested 10 suspected fraudsters in possession of fake N144,000 notes.
The command Spokesperson, ASP Aliyu Abubakar-Sadiq, said this in Katsina on Friday.
According to him, the suspects were arrested by detectives on August 28, at Bakin Kasuwa quarters in Kankia, following credible intelligence report.
Mr Abubakar-Sadiq added that during investigation, the suspects allegedly 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 mint the fake currency.
The police also announced the arrest of four suspected kidnappers and their informer.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
NationWide
Insecurity: Nigeria, UN to deepen West Africa border policing, says envoyÂ
Mr Ibrahim described the region’s porous borders as a major security challenge.
Africa
Kenya dismisses suit seeking legalisation of cannabis for Rastafarian worshippers
They petitioned the court to allow members to grow and use cannabis during worship.
States
Two suspects arrested over alleged car theft in Bauchi
The suspects were arrested in an intelligence operation at Yelwa area on July 12, 2026 at 10: 30 p.m.
NationWide
Kogi Abduction: Atiku decries normalisation of insecurity under Tinubu
The abduction occurred on Tuesday at about 5:25 p.m. when the students were writing their exam.
States
Ogun, GIZ meet to sustain skills, enterprise initiatives
Ms Sofela reaffirmed the government’s commitment to private sector-led industrialisation.
NationWide
ITF targets 200,000 artisans under SUPA 2026 programme
Mr Ogun said that the SUPA programme is a presidential initiative.
