The Police Command in Gombe State on Thursday arrested 12 suspected members of a fake dollar syndicate in the state.
The State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Mahid Abubakar disclosed in a statement in Gombe that the suspects allegedly specialised in printing and disposing of counterfeit dollar notes.
He stated that the operatives of the command acting on credible intelligence arrested the suspects between Bajoga and Dukku axis, respectively.
The spokesman disclosed that the police recovered 563 pieces of counterfeit 100 dollar bills and N265,000 from the suspects.
He added that the suspects will be charged to court on completion of investigation.
Abubakar further urged residents of the state to be more vigilant and report suspecious persons and activities to security agencies.
