Eson Fatgoel, a 26-year-old man, has gotten himself into more trouble than h saw coming.

The man is now in police custody for circulating and spending counterfeit naira notes in Adamawa State.

Fatgoel was reported to have been spending fake naira notes in exchange for goods and services around Guyuk, Lafiya and Numan towns.

Spokesperson for the police in the state, DSP Suleiman Yahya Nguroje, confirmed the arrest of the suspect to journalists in Yola, the state capital, on Sunday.

He said, “Investigation further revealed that the counterfeit notes are still in circulation in those areas. The public, particularly traders, should observe while trading in exchange to avoid falling victim.