Upon physical inspection, Customs officers uncovered the foreign currencies concealed in bed spreads (duvets) and date packs tucked in the luggage
By Titilope Adako
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched an investigation into foreign currencies totalling $86,500, 305,150 Saudi Riyals, and €200 intercepted by the Nigeria Customs Service at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport.
The money was discovered concealed in bedspreads and date packs inside an unaccompanied bag reportedly smuggled into the country.
The EFCC said the bag was intercepted last Sunday when a clearing agent attempted to retrieve it.
“Upon physical inspection, Customs officers uncovered the foreign currencies concealed in bed spreads (duvets) and date packs tucked in the luggage.
“Further investigation led to the arrest of Bala and a second suspect, Abdullahi Tahir, who was reportedly tasked with receiving the bag after clearance,” the agency said in a post on its X handle.
“It stated that the money was handed over to the EFCC by a Chief Superintendent of Customs, CSC Abdulahi Hashim, and received on behalf of the Commission by an Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACE11 Aminu Bashir.”
The Commission confirmed that the suspects and the seized money are currently in custody and would be charged to court.
“The agency explained that it was collaborating with the Customs and other stakeholders and intensifying efforts to enlighten stakeholders on the legal requirements for cash movement and the consequences of non-compliance.”
The EFCC commended the Customs Service for its vigilance.
“The EFCC further commended the Customs for its vigilance and reiterated the importance of inter-agency cooperation in safeguarding the nation’s economy.”
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