IGP Kayode Egbetokun leads Nigerian police in major counterfeit currency seizure

  • The Nigerian Police Force has recovered N129 billion in counterfeit currencies and arrested three gunrunners in major operations across Kano and Kaduna states
  • Additionally, 36 kidnapped victims were rescued in Kebbi State, with the police assuring ongoing commitment to safety and security
  • Under the leadership of IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, these efforts underscore the police’s relentless fight against crime and economic sabotage

Nigeria Police Force, under the leadership of the 22nd Indigenous Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has made major strides in the fight against crime and criminality.

On December 8, 2024, police operatives in Kano State successfully recovered counterfeit currencies totaling N129,542,823,000, including 3,366,000 in counterfeit US Dollars, 51,970 in counterfeit CFA franc, and 1,443,000 in counterfeit Naira.