The Kano State Police Command has disclosed that three suspects Muhammed Muktar, 35, Nura Ibrahim, 26, and 30-year-old Muhammed Abdullahi, were arrested for alleged trading in counterfeit currencies.
Police said the fake currencies recovered from the three suspects included $3,366,000, CFA51,970,000 and ₦1.4 million, amounting to ₦129.5 billion.
Also, 59 other suspects were arrested for various offenses, including eight armed robbers, 10 cattle rustlers, three kidnappers, one suspect for abduction and four drug dealers.
Other suspects included six tricycle thieves, four motorcycle thieves, four fraudsters and 22 thugs (Yan Daba).
The police rescued a kidnap victim, another abduction victim and human traffic victims.
Some of the recoveries included live ammunition, three tricycles, eight motorcycles, three parcels and 175 wraps of Indian Hemp, 250 pieces of Diazepam tablets, 278 sheep and seven cattle.
Other recoveries included five necklaces, five earrings, 10 SIM cards, 15 ATM cards, and 10 mobile phones.
Police Commissioner, Salman Garba, said the arrests were made within two weeks, from November 25 to December 9, 2024.
Kano Police Command Spokesman, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa, who briefed reporters on behalf of the Police commissioner, said that as a result of the command’s multifaceted approach Kano has become safer and more secure.
“Businesses are thriving, residents are feeling safer in their homes, and the general sense of security and well-being has been greatly enhanced,” Kiyawa said.
The Command assured residents of its commitment to improving efforts and strengthening partnerships with other security agencies and the community to ensure that Kano remains a beacon of safety and security for residents and visitors.