The fake herbalist and his gang caught by security operatives
A
herbalist and his gang members have been caught by men of the Nigeria
Security and Civil Defence Corps for selling fake currency. Officials of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)
have arrested a herbalist and two others for allegedly selling fake
$400,000 for N20,000, NewTelegraph reported.
The herbalist was identified as Rabiu Abubakar (36) was caught
alongside Sadiq Ibrahim (30) and Hussaini Hassan. They were arrested in
Minna, Niger State, for circulating fake dollars and naira notes.
The state NSCDC Commandant, Mr. Philip Ayuba, said Abubakar and Ibrahim were arrested for circulating fake $400,000.
He said: “Abubakar asked his victim to provide N20, 00 which he
would eventually double and change to dollars. The victim provided the
N20,000 which Abubakar collected. He handed a carton with dollar samples
on top to the victim. Abubakar ordered him not to open the carton until
he got home; when he got home and opened the carton, he discovered fake
dollars on top, but underneath was saw dust. The fake dollar was
estimated to be $400,000.”
Ayuba said the second suspect, Ibrahim, was arrested at the popular
Mobil roundabout in Minna while waiting for a victim. This particular
victim was supposed to bring N300,000.
The commandant said that Abubakar and Ibrahim were partners,
operating in Kebbi State. Ayuba said that NSCDC was still investigating
the case of Hassan, who was arrested with fake N16,000 in Minna.
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