Police arrest 62-year-old suspect over circulation of fake currency in Nasarawa
Sunday, April 26, 2026
Nigeria police in Nasarawa have detained 62‑year‑old Mamuda Hassan, a Kaduna resident, on suspicion of circulating counterfeit currency. The arrest by the state’s Criminal Investigation Department aims to curb fake money that undermines local commerce and consumer confidence.
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force in Nasarawa have arrested a 62-year-old man, Mamuda Hassan, over alleged involvement in the circulation of counterfeit currency in the State. The suspect, said to be a resident of Anchor Zaria in Kaduna State, was arrested by officers attached to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Lafia following […] Police arrest 62-year-old suspect over circulation of fake currency in Nasarawa