Operatives of the Special Anti-Kidnapping Unit have arrested four suspected fraudsters in Asaba, Delta State.

Counterfeit US dollars amounting to $1,600 was recovered from the suspects.

The suspects, named as Joshua Nwaosa, Daniel Arhewe, Prince Chukwuma, and John Egwuba, were arrested on June 9, 2026.

Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday.

“On 9 June 2026, operatives of the Special Anti-Kidnapping Unit, acting on credible intelligence, commenced surveillance on a five-man syndicate reportedly involved in defrauding unsuspecting members of the public using counterfeit United States dollar bills while operating in a red unregistered Mercedes-Benz GLK SUV.

“The intelligence-driven operation led to the arrest of four suspects identified as Joshua Nwaosa, Daniel Arhewe, Prince Chukwuma, and John Egwuba along Nnebisi Road, Asaba.”

“During preliminary interrogation, the suspects confessed to operating from a hideout in Asaba.

“A follow-up operation was immediately conducted at the location, where operatives recovered One Thousand Six Hundred (1,600) counterfeit United States dollar notes and military camouflage concealed within the premises.

“Investigation is ongoing to unravel the full scope of the syndicate’s activities,” the statement said.

The Zone One Police Headquarters in Kano has arrested four suspects over an armed robbery incident that took place in the state in 2024.

The police said the case followed a complaint about a violent attack on May 18, 2024, at about 1:30 am, when armed men invaded the residence of Yunusa Haruna Aliyu at Hotoro Yandodo Quarters in Kano.

The attackers, armed with guns and cutlasses, allegedly stole a 2015 Honda Accord, mobile phones, jewellery, wristwatches, and other valuables worth millions of naira.

According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer for Zone One, DSP Abdullahi Hussaini, detectives acted on the directive of the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone One Headquarters, Kano, AIG Garba Ahmed.

He said, “Upon receiving the case, the Assistant Inspector-General directed detectives of the Zonal Criminal Investigation Department to carry out a thorough investigation into the matter.”

The investigation led to the arrest of three principal suspects identified as Yakubu Adamu, also known as Danfulani, 28; Abubakar Hassan, also called Baba, 21; and Barhama Ayatullah, also known as Mai Zangi, 25. All are residents of different parts of Kano.

A fourth suspect, Abdulgaffar Sidi, 25, was also arrested for allegedly receiving mobile phones stolen during the robbery.

The police further revealed that the stolen vehicle was taken out of Nigeria and sold in Maradi, Niger Republic.

The statement added, “Efforts are ongoing to recover the stolen vehicle and arrest other members of the syndicate who are currently at large.”

The Assistant Inspector-General assured that the command remains committed to ensuring that all criminal cases are properly investigated and offenders brought to justice, regardless of how long ago the crime was committed.

The suspects will be charged in court after investigations are concluded.

Operatives of the Zamfara State Police Command have rescued five travellers abducted by suspected bandits along the Anka-Bukkuyum Road in a swift security operation.

The command’s spokesperson, DSP Yazid Abubakar, said the victims were kidnapped on June 10 after armed bandits blocked the highway and intercepted commuters.

According to him, personnel of the Anti-Violent Crime Response Unit responded promptly to a distress call and launched a rescue mission, pursuing the attackers into nearby forests.

Abubakar said the operatives engaged the fleeing bandits in a gun duel, forcing them to abandon the victims and escape with suspected gunshot injuries.

He disclosed that all five abductees were rescued unharmed, while two motorcycles believed to have been used by the criminals were recovered during the operation.

The police reaffirmed their commitment to combating insecurity across the state and urged residents to continue providing useful information to support ongoing efforts against criminal elements.