Police arrest six over alleged fake euro notes in Oyo
Six suspects have been arrested by the Oyo State Police Command for allegedly possessing, circulating, and producing counterfeit Euro notes. The police recovered 89 pieces of suspected fake €100 notes, totaling €8,900. Tijani Saheed, Oni Oladapo, Adebayo Saheed, and Hammed Karemu were among those apprehended. The suspects are currently in police custody and are cooperating with the investigation.
What happened
- The police intercepted three men on a motorcycle in the Labo-Wesley area and found suspected counterfeit currency during a search.
- Tijani Saheed was allegedly found with the fake notes, while Oni Oladapo was accused of supplying them.
- The investigation led to the arrest of two more suspects and the recovery of items believed to be used in producing counterfeit notes.
- All six suspects confessed to the crime and are assisting with the investigation.
- Abimbola Olugbenga, Commissioner of Police, praised the officers for their vigilance and stated the suspects will be charged to court after the investigation.
