EFCC probes two over $461,600 undeclared cash
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kano Zonal Directorate, has commenced an investigation into two male suspects, Jamilu Shuaibu Waya and Usman Namadi, over a total of $461,600 (Four Hundred and Sixty-One Thousand, Six Hundred United States Dollars) allegedly undeclared to officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kano/Jigawa Area Command, at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport.
The suspects were arrested on Friday, May 8, 2026, after arriving from Dubai aboard Ethiopian Airlines ET941. Although they initially declared $130,000 and $180,000, respectively, at the currency declaration desk, a subsequent physical examination by Customs officers uncovered an additional undeclared $120,000 on the first suspect, bringing his total to $250,000, and an additional $31,600 on the second suspect, bringing his total to $211,600.
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kano Zonal Directorate, has commenced an investigation into two male suspects, Jamilu Shuaibu Waya and Usman Namadi, over a total of $461,600 (Four Hundred and Sixty-One Thousand, Six Hundred United States Dollars) allegedly undeclared to officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kano/Jigawa Area Command, at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport.
The suspects were arrested on Friday, May 8, 2026, after arriving from Dubai aboard Ethiopian Airlines ET941. Although they initially declared $130,000 and $180,000, respectively, at the currency declaration desk, a subsequent physical examination by Customs officers uncovered an additional undeclared $120,000 on the first suspect, bringing his total to $250,000, and an additional $31,600 on the second suspect, bringing his total to $211,600.
The undeclared sums contravene Sections 3 and 4 of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022.
Upon their handover by the Acting Customs Area Controller, Deputy Comptroller UU Adamu, the Zonal Director of the EFCC Kano Directorate, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACE I Friday S. Ebelo, assured the Nigeria Customs Service of the Commission’s commitment to a full-scale investigation.
“The EFCC will conduct a thorough and uncompromising investigation into this matter. We will prosecute the case with the utmost diligence to ensure that violators of our anti-money laundering laws face the full weight of justice,” he said.
He also expressed deep appreciation to the NCS for its longstanding and consistent cooperation with the EFCC, noting that such inter-agency collaboration remains critical in combating the illegal movement of cash and other financial crimes.
Similarly, in his earlier remarks, Adamu expressed appreciation to the EFCC for its unwavering support of the Nigeria Customs Service.
“Let me express appreciation for the continuous collaboration with the EFCC Kano Zonal Directorate for their support in helping us realise our goal of combating the illegal movement of cash,” he said.
Following the formal takeover, the two suspects, along with the recovered undeclared currency and other relevant exhibits, were taken to the EFCC Kano Zonal Directorate office, where they are currently being held for further investigation and possible prosecution.
