POLICE ARREST SUSPECTED US DOLLARS FRAUDSTERS IN JIGAWA

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Police in Jigawa State have arrested 25 years old man, Abubakar Ibrahim for defrauding his friend the sum of one million nine hundred and forty-two thousand naira (N1,942,000) with the agreement that he will give him United States Dollars (USD) as equivalent.

Spokesman of the command, DSP. Lawan Shiisu Adam confirmed the arrest in a statement.

According to him, “on 20/5/2024 at about 0800hrs, one Ibrahim Musa 20yrs of Shagari Quarters reported at Hadejia ‘A’ Division that, about one month ago, one Abubakar Umar, age 25yrs of Gandun Sarki quarters, defrauded him the sum of one million nine hundred and forty-two thousand naira (N1,942,000.00k) with the agreement that, he will give him United States Dollars (USD) as equivalent.”

He said on receiving the report, detectives attached to Hadejia ‘A’ Division swung into action where the suspect was arrested and immediately transferred to SCID Dutse for discreet investigation.

DSP Shiisu said, “on interrogation at SCID Dutse, the suspect confessed to the commission of the offence.

“He further mentioned one Yahuza Mukthar of Kurna quarters Dala LGA, Kano State and Suleiman Yahaya as his accomplices, where they were equally arrested.

“When a search was conducted, thirty-two (32) pieces of counterfeited 100 USD, a piece of counterfeited one thousand naira note and clothes were recovered in their possession.

“All the suspects confessed to the commission of the offence allegedly against them and they will be taken to court.”