- Police Intercept Commercial Driver with Counterfeit Naira Notes in Oyo State
- The counterfeit notes totaled abo pput N1 million
- Police assured the public that they will continue to strengthen efforts against counterfeit currency operations
A commercial driver has been arrested by the police for transporting counterfeit N1,000 notes along the Ibadan Lagos Expressway after a routine stop and search operation.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the suspect, identified as Akande, was driving a green Toyota Sienna with registration number Lagos FKJ 443 YG when he was intercepted by the Federal Highway Patrol team near the Guru Maharaj area of the Lagos Ibadan Expressway.
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Police officers became suspicious when Akande appeared unusually nervous during the inspection.
A thorough search of the vehicle, which was heading to Osogbo, led to the discovery of bundles of fake currency hidden inside a plastic parcel.
The counterfeit notes, totaling about N1 million, were tightly wrapped and sealed with tape.
The fake N1,000 notes carried three different serial numbers: 235923 valued at N500,000, 235922 valued at N300,000, and 235921 valued at N200,000.
During questioning, Akande admitted he was only a courier assigned to deliver the fake notes. He explained that he collected the parcel from an unidentified person in Ojota, Lagos, and was instructed to take it to Osogbo.
He also claimed he was told the package contained body cream, not money, and insisted he did not know the recipient’s identity or contact information.
The police assured the public that they will continue to strengthen efforts against counterfeit currency operations, which endanger the country’s financial system.
The Oyo State Police Command also appealed to citizens to stay alert and report any suspicious activity to help curb financial crimes in the state.
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