Joint security operatives in Jigawa State have arrested seven suspected fraudsters in a coordinated raid at Kankare and Zurkuda villages, Birnin Kudu Local Government Area, marking another significant step in the state’s ongoing efforts to combat the recent surge in financial crimes.

PUNCH Metro recalls that the Jigawa State Police Command recently arrested several suspects involved in a similar scam, recovering substantial amounts of counterfeit currencies and other incriminating material from the same Birnin Kudu province in the state.

In a statement made available to journalists in Dutse, the state capital, by the Police Public Relations Officer, Jigawa State Command, SP Shi’isu Adam, on Saturday, stated that “the suspects, believed to be involved in various fraudulent activities across the region, were apprehended on Friday, June 13, 2025, at about 1100hrs in response to credible intelligence.”

According to the statement, “The operation was carried out by a team of security operatives comprising the police, army, civil defence, DSS, and vigilante.”

According to Adam, the suspects arrested include Shafi’u Mu’azu, 30, Isa Musa, 20, Sabi’u Ya’u, 30, Sadi Adamu, 36, Idris Baballe, 30, Ashiru Isa, 23, and Adamu Abdullahi, 25.

“The suspects are currently in custody and undergoing preliminary investigation,” he said.

The police spokesperson further stated that during the raid, “the operatives recovered several exhibits, including 461 counterfeit United States dollar currency, four Point of Sale machines, 13 Android smartphones, 29 keypad handsets, six power banks, two vehicle plate numbers, and other documents thought to have been used in financial crimes and electronic fraud.”

Adam said the operation demonstrated the command’s unwavering commitment to ridding the state of fraudulent activities and ensuring the security of financial systems.

He urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to law enforcement agencies.

Accordingly, he said the suspects were expected to be arraigned in court upon conclusion of the investigation adding that “the command has assured the public that it will continue to work tirelessly to bring perpetrators of financial crimes to justice.

As investigations continue, the command also urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to law enforcement agencies. This, according to the command, will aid ongoing efforts in combating crime and safeguarding communities.