Police arrest man with fake $1,000 notes in Gombe

Gombe State Police Command has arrested a 35-year-old man, Usman Kawu for possession of counterfeit currency.  Spokesperson of the command, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, June 2, 2025 said the suspect was arrested by officers attached to Lawanti Airport Division while on surveillance operation.  The suspect was found in possession of ten pieces of $100 notes which he claimed were given to him to trade by his accomplice.  The Gombe State Police Command under the leadership of CP Bello Yahaya psc(+) wishes to inform the general public of a case of criminal conspiracy and possession of counterfeit currency, the statement read.  On 28/06/2025, at about 1404hrs, Police officers attached to Lawanti Airport Division while on surveillance arrested and brought to the Amada Police station one Usman Kawu “M” 35year of Kuji Kwadon Village, Yamaltu-Deba LGA, Gombe State. “The suspect was found in possession of suspected counterfeit of United States dollar notes, which he attempted to use to deceive unsuspecting members of the public.  “Preliminary investigation revealed that he was in possession of ten (10) pieces of one-hundred-dollar ($100) notes suspected to be fake. In local currency, the amount is equivalent to N1,500,000 (One Million Five Hundred Thousand Naira). He also had N10,000 (Ten Thousand Naira) in Nigerian currency, all were concealed inside his inner short trousers and recovered as exhibits. “During interview, the suspect confessed to the crime but alleged that the counterfeit currency was given to him to trade by his accomplice name withheld. “Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the said accomplice and to recover more exhibits. Investigation is still in progress. “The Gombe State Police Command remains committed to ensuring the safety and financial integrity of its citizens. Further developments will be communicated in due course.”  The post Police arrest man with fake $1,000 notes in Gombe appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.