July 02, (THEWILL) – The Kano, Jigawa Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted a man, Sabo Suleiman, who concealed $184,800 and 1.7 million Saudi Riyals in diapers at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano.
The Command Comptroller, Suleiman Umar, who made this known to newsmen in Kano, said, “The suspect arrived on Ethiopian Airlines.”
”The law in Nigeria mandates that every traveller who intends to travel with cash above 10,000 dollars must declare it to the authorities. Suleiman failed to do so.
”The suspect and the currencies have been to the Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for further investigation.”
On his part, Deputy Zonal Coordinator of EFCC, Michael Nzekwe, said the commission will begin an investigation in the issue.
Nzekwe commended the existing harmonious working relationship between the Customs and EFCC and pointed out that they all work toward a common goal.
“I assure you that we will investigate this matter and the intercepted currencies will be returned to the coffers of the Federal Government,” he said.
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