The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested a 33 years old man, Lawan Isa for having 56 counterfeit 100-dollar bills
Confirming the arrest to our correspondent on Wednesday, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, SP Shi’isu Adam, said the incident occurred on October 5, at Gidan Lage Market under the Ringim Division.
“Acting on credible intelligence, on 5th October 2025, at about 1700hrs, operatives attached to Gidan Lage Outstation under Ringim Division arrested one Lawan Isa, male, aged 33, of Dorayi Karama, Kano State, at Gidan Lage Market, in possession of suspected counterfeit dollars,” he stated.
During the operation, SP Adam said the officers also recovered four Android phones and a keypad handset from the suspect.
According to the police spokesperson, the suspect could not provide any satisfactory explanation for the fake currencies in his possession.
“Following the arrest, the case was handed over to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Dutse for thorough investigation,” he added.
The police spokesman further noted that the arrest was part of ongoing efforts by the Jigawa Police Command to maintain peace and curb criminal activities across the state.
He urged residents to remain vigilant, law-abiding, and to provide useful information that could assist the police in maintaining security across the state.
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