Hassan Mamuda, a 62-year-old man from Zaria, Kaduna State, has been arrested in Lafia, Nasarawa State, over alleged involvement in circulating counterfeit ₦1,000 notes. Police said operatives from the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Lafia, acting on credible intelligence, apprehended him at the cattle market in Lafia. According to a statement by the command's Public Relations Officer, Rahman Nansel, preliminary investigation revealed he was actively trading in fake currency at the time of arrest. During interrogation, Mamuda confessed that the counterfeit notes were supplied by an accomplice residing in Mararaba Akunza, Lafia. Police confirmed the accomplice is still at large and efforts are ongoing to apprehend him. Commissioner of Police Shetima Jauro Mohammed urged traders, small business owners, POS operators, fuel station attendants, and motor park workers to remain vigilant. He advised the public to check for signs of counterfeit notes, including poor print quality, smaller size, duplicated serial numbers, and lack of visible security features. Anyone found with suspected fake currency should be reported to the nearest police station, he said. The suspect will be charged to court after investigations conclude.
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