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Jigawa Police Arrest Lawan Isa Over Fake Dollar Scandal

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1 year ago

October 16, 2025

Jigawa fake dollar arrest sees police apprehend Lawan Isa with 56 counterfeit $100 bills at Ringim market. Investigation ongoing by SCID Dutse

Jigawa fake dollar arrest has taken a dramatic turn following the arrest of a 33-year-old man, Lawan Isa, in possession of 56 fake $100 notes at Gidan Lage Market in Ringim Local Government Area.

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Confirming the arrest, Jigawa State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Shi’isu Adam, told our correspondent that the operation took place on 5th October 2025, after officers acted on credible intelligence.

“Operatives attached to Gidan Lage Outstation under Ringim Division arrested one Lawan Isa, male, aged 33, of Dorayi Karama in Kano State, at Gidan Lage Market. He was found with suspected counterfeit dollars,” Adam said.

In addition to the counterfeit currency, four Android phones and a keypad handset were seized from the suspect.

Isa was reportedly unable to offer any credible explanation for the foreign notes in his possession.

The case has since been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Dutse for a full probe.

SP Adam emphasised that the arrest is part of ongoing efforts by the command to tackle economic crimes and maintain security across the state.

“The circulation of counterfeit currency is a serious offence that threatens financial trust and public safety,” he added. “We urge citizens to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities.”

This development comes as counterfeit currency continues to plague parts of northern Nigeria, including Jigawa.

In a separate crackdown reported earlier by PUNCH Online, police apprehended 13 individuals posing as currency exchangers, who were defrauding unsuspecting victims through fake dollar transactions.

Recovered items in that bust included bundles of counterfeit $100 notes, fake ₦1,000 bills, and even improvised Central Bank currency boxes used to trick victims.

The police have warned that such scams not only rob people of their money but also fuel wider criminal networks, undermining economic and social stability.

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Authorities have reiterated their commitment to ensuring that criminals find no refuge in Jigawa State.

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Nasarawa Police Launch Forest Offensive Against Bandits

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38 minutes ago

October 21, 2026

Peculiar Adirika

Nasarawa police operation targets kidnappers, bandits and armed robbers in forest hideouts, with tactical teams deployed across three sectors.

The Nasarawa State Police Command has launched a special security operation targeting bandits, kidnappers, armed robbers and other criminal groups operating in forests across the state.

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The Commissioner of Police, CP Shetima Mohammed, flagged off the exercise in Lafia on Wednesday, October 21, before leading officers towards Alagye Forest in Doma Local Government Area.

Mohammed said the operation followed a directive from the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, aimed at strengthening security and restoring lasting peace across Nasarawa State.

He disclosed that tactical squads, anti-kidnapping units and intelligence operatives had been deployed to identified security flashpoints and forest corridors considered vulnerable to criminal activity.

According to the police commissioner, the operation is expected to continue until the end of December, with officers instructed to carry out their duties professionally and comply strictly with the rules of engagement.

To improve coordination and coverage, the command has divided the state into three operational sectors.

Sector A, covering the Lafia zone, is headed by ACP Lamidu Alkali, Squadron Commander of MOPOL 58 in Lafia. Sector B, covering the Akwanga zone, is led by ACP Kadir Umar, Squadron Commander of MOPOL 38 in Akwanga.

Sector C, which covers the Keffi zone, is under ACP Olobekga Saligo, Squadron Commander of MOPOL 69 in Toto.

The Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, DCP Sanusi Jidda, will coordinate activities across the three sectors to support the dismantling of criminal camps and improve the effectiveness of the operation.

Mohammed urged residents to assist the security agencies by providing timely and credible information about suspicious movements and activities in their communities.

He assured the public that information supplied to the police would be treated confidentially and encouraged residents to remain law-abiding while continuing their legitimate activities.

The commissioner reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property as the operation gets underway.

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The success of the Nasarawa police operation will depend on effective intelligence gathering, coordination among security teams and cooperation from local communities. The command has yet to disclose details of arrests, weapons recovered or other operational results.