Police parade 8 over possession of fake currency

The Gombe State Police Command has arrested eight suspects allegedly belonging to a syndicate that specialized in producing counterfeit currency, theft and receiving stolen properties. Parading the suspects to newsmen, the state Commissioner of Police, Mr Shina Tairu Olukolu, said the suspects were arrested by the Police Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) following information from members […]

The Gombe State Police Command has arrested eight suspects allegedly belonging to a syndicate that specialized in producing counterfeit currency, theft and receiving stolen properties.

Parading the suspects to newsmen, the state Commissioner of Police, Mr Shina Tairu Olukolu, said the suspects were arrested by the Police Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) following information from members of the public.

Two of the suspects, Usman Mohammed, 39, and Hussein Mohammed of Akko LGA were arrested with fake 65 pieces of N1000 notes, which they are circulating in markets across the state.

Also, Sani Umar, 23, and Babangida Hamisu, 28, of Pantami quarters of the metropolis, were arrested with a plasma TV, computer set and other electronic devices.

While Bello Umar, 25, Danladi Mohammed, 38, Usman Shehu Usman, 40, and Abubakar Bala, 59, were suspected to specialized in theft and selling of stolen motorcycles.

CP Olukolu said the suspects were helping the police with information and would be arraign before court as soon as investigation is concluded.