Herbalist Arrested With Fake Currency Notes After A Failed Money Ritual For 21-Yrs-Old Boy

A 41-years-old herbalist, Bidemi Idowu, had been arrested by the police in Ogun State for allegedly possessing fake currencies. Idowu was also accused of a fraudster. it was gathered that the suspect duped a 21.yrs old of N400,000, after which he gave him victim a herbal concoction, which affected his health.

Police spokesman Abimbola Oyeyemi said, the suspect was exposed by the victim's father, Basiru Amosun. He said; "Amosun reported that the suspect fraudulently collected N400,000 from his son, Habeeb Amosus, 21."

He said the suspect collected the money under false pretense that he would prepare a money doubling charm for him. He gave the victim a concoction to drink, which caused him stomach disorder.

Upon report, the Divisional Police Officer, Ajose Muhammed, sent detectives to arrest the suspect. A search warrant was issued and the N400,000 allegedly collected from the victim was recovered.

Also recovered were 59 pieces of 1,000 fake CFA one piece of $50, 600 pieces of fake N1,000 notes and charms. "Oyeyemi appealed to parents to advise their children against quick money.