Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and
Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested six persons for their alleged
involvement in currency racketeering and the sale of new naira notes for
commercial purposes.
The suspects are: Adebayo Amupitan, Alimat Oyebode, Isiaka
Yusuf, Adeoti Folake, Kafayat Yakub, and Bose Lateef.
They were arrested at various locations in Lagos, between
February 16 and 17, 2024.
A total sum of N2,597,000 (Two Million Five Hundred and
Ninety-Seven Thousand Naira) was recovered from them.
Investigations showed that the suspects specialised in
selling new naira notes of different denominations for commercial purposes and
financial gain.
They will soon be arraigned in court.
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