Crimes

Police arrest man with fake naira notes in Lagos

The operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a 47-year-old man, Shola Owosho, for alleged possession of counterfeit naira notes.

The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Friday, January 19, 2024.

Hundeyin disclosed that the suspect was arrested by the officers of the Ijora Badia Division for unlawful possession of N13,000 fake currency.

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The police spokesman stated: “One Shola Owosho ‘m’ aged 47 has been arrested by officers of Ijora Badia Division in possession of fake N1000 notes totaling N13,000.

“He has been positively identified by a victim of his crime. Investigation is ongoing.”

The Star

Segun Ojo

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