Police nab suspect with 56 fake $100 bills in Jigawa

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.

The Command assured the public of its commitment to protecting lives and property while ensuring that criminals have no haven within Jigawa.

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The circulation of fake dollar notes has become increasingly rampant across several northern states, including Jigawa.

It was reported that Jigawa police arrested 13 suspects in a joint operation with other security agencies.

The report noted that the suspects who posed as currency exchangers had been luring unsuspecting members of the public with promises of lucrative dollar deals, only to rob them of their valuables.

The police recovered several bundles of counterfeit 100 US Dollar bills, fake 1,000 Naira denominations, and improvised Central Bank currency boxes from the suspects

The illegal trade not only threatens economic stability but also defrauds unsuspecting citizens of their hard-earned money, while fuelling other criminal activities—a growing concern for both authorities and the public.