As a follow-up to the recent arrest of three (3) suspects and recovery of a large haul of suspected counterfeit currencies including Dollars by the Kano State Police Command, a team from the Regional Security Office of the United States Embassy led by Supervisory Special Agent, Thaddaeus Hoyt, interacted with officers of the Kano Police Command’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
The team conducted a training session for detectives attached to the Command’s Anti Money Laundering, Anti Fraud and Cyber Crime Units on identification of valid and suspected counterfeit currencies.
The interaction, which took place on 22nd January 2025, at the Command’s Criminal Investigation Department, aimed to strengthen collaboration between the two agencies in combating counterfeit currency crimes.
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The US Embassy team equally donated equipment to support the Kano Police Command’s efforts in identifying counterfeit currencies which will help in preliminary investigations.
In his remarks, Salman Dogo Garba, Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, appreciated the support and cooperation received from the US Embassy Team and looks forward to continued collaboration in fighting transnational crimes.
He said that the Police Command remained committed to protecting the economy and maintaining law and order in Kano State.
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