March 21, 2017

Abubakar Umar Jailed Over Currency Counterfeiting

Hamilton Nwosa

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC secured the conviction and sentences of Abubakar Umar A. K. A Habu Dogo who was sentenced to seven years imprisonment by Justice Bilkisu Bello Aliyu of the Federal High Court, Yola on Six count charge bordering on conspiracy and possession of counterfeit currency. Dogo, 44, was arrested at Sengere check point of Gierei Local Government Area of Adamawa State on 17 August, 2015 with several foreign counterfeit currencies.

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