Local News

Yobe: fraudsters confess to producing counterfeit money for 4 years

The Yobe Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has arrested two suspected fraudsters, Mustapha Umar, 33, and Abubakar Fannami, 30, in Damaturu.

 

 

 

ASC Bala Garba, the Command’s Public Relations Officer disclosed this in an interview on Monday.

 

 

 

Garba said on April 13 at about 1300hrs, a laundry shop owner, Hassan Bulama reported to the command that two young persons entered his shop and stole two sets of clothes.

 

 

 

Garba said the suspects escaped abandoning their handbag at the scene which contained nine pieces of fake $100 notes, 14 SIM cards, 10 ATM cards, and a diary containing names and phone numbers of about 500 people.

 

 

 

He said the two suspects were traced and arrested in Damaturu on April 15, while one of their accomplices escaped.

 

 

 

Garba added that preliminary investigation revealed that both suspects were residents of Maiduguri who lodged at Hayas Motel, Damaturu.

 

 

 

 

According to him, the two confessed to producing counterfeit money for over four years.

 

 

 

“They voluntarily confessed that they have been making huge money from their victims.

 

 

 

“They scam their victims mostly using the names of spirits (aljannu),” he explained.

 

 

 

He said the suspects would be handed over to relevant authorities for prosecution after the completion of the investigation. CONTINUE READING……………………………………..

 

 

 

THIS IS FOR YOU🤳🏾👨🏼‍💻

For your Surprise birthday wishes, Business Advert Placement, Publicity Online and offline, Press Release, Social Media Management, For Your Content Writer Plug, Personality Promotion, Special Report, Featured Story, Conference, And Interviews – CONTACT US @VAM on WhatsApp/Call📞@ 08072633727 📲

Akanji Philip

Akanji Philip has been working as a reporter with VOICE AIR MEDIA, both onsite at the head office in Odi-Olowo, Osogbo, and remotely since 2021. He has covered events at notable political venues, involving prominent figures such as former Osun Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, current Osun State Governor Senator Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke, former Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo, the late Ondo Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, and various other representatives and lawmakers. In addition, he has represented the company at various press conferences at police stations and has reported on occasions featuring entertainers and actors, such as Kola Oyewo during Oba-Ile Day in Osun State, among others. 📞 +2349058501092, +2348137827714 ✉️ akanjiphilips100@gmail.com

Recent Posts

Yoruba Actor and Comedian Janmole Passes Away

News Update Filmmaker and comedian Adeshina Okiki, popularly known as Janmole, has died. News of…

1 hour ago

Six family members killed during domestic dispute in US

Six people were killed in the US state of Iowa after a series of shootings…

5 hours ago

Drama as Education Commissioner orders closure of school over student punishment

News update A video circulating online obtained by this online newspaper shows the Imo State…

15 hours ago

Gunmen attack convoy of Gov. Soludo’s Chief of Staff, kill two

News Update Gunmen on Sunday night, reportedly attacked a convoy of the Chief Of Staff…

17 hours ago

US Offers $3.5m Grant to Nigeria for religious documentary

News Update THE United States Department of State is offering $3.5 million to fund projects…

19 hours ago

Orire abduction: Tinubu approves recruitment of guards

President Bola Tinubu has approved the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards in Oyo State as…

23 hours ago