Police arrest man in Jigawa with 56 fake $100 bills

The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested a 33-year-old man, Lawan Isa, for being in possession of 56 counterfeit 100-dollar notes.

The command’s spokesperson, SP Shi’isu Lawan Adam, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.

According to the statement, police operatives recovered four Android phones and one keypad handset from the suspect during the operation.

SP Adam noted that an investigation is currently underway to determine the source of the fake currency and whether the suspect is part of a larger counterfeiting network.

“Acting on credible intelligence, on 5th October 2025, at about 1700hrs, operatives attached to Gidan Lage Outstation under Ringim Division arrested one Lawan Isa ‘m’ age 33yrs of Dorayi Karama, Kano State, at Gidan Lage Market in possession of fifty-six (56) pieces of 100-USDo notes and one (1) piece of 1-USD note, all suspected to be counterfeit,” the statement read.

“On investigation, the suspect could not give any satisfactory explanation regarding the fake currencies in his possession.

“The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Dutse, for meticulous investigation.”

The Commissioner of Police, CP Dahiru Muhammad, commended the diligence and professionalism of officers involved in these successful operations.

He urged members of the public to remain law-abiding and vigilant and to continue providing credible information to the police and other security agencies to help in the ongoing fight against crime across the State.

The command assured the public of its commitment to protecting lives and property while ensuring that criminals have no hiding place within the State.