NSCDC Officials Arrests ‘Money Changer’ With Fake Dollar Bills

A suspect alleged to be in possession of fake dollar bills amounting to $3,000 in Gombe state, has been arrested by the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC).

Speaking to newsmen, the Public Relations Officer of Civil Defense in the state, Buhari Sa’ad said the operatives acted on information provided by some good Nigerians which led to the arrest of the suspect.

“The incessant racketeering and issuance of fake currency notes gives us great concern. As a result of the criminal act, many unsuspecting customers have been thrown into untold hardship.

“We acted based on intelligence report we received from members of the public, so we swung into action which led to the arrest of the suspect”. He added.

According to Sa’ad, the suspect confessed to the crime, and would be arraigned in court as soon as the investigation is completed.