The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has arrested two male suspects, Jamilu Shuaibu Waya and Usman Namadi, for allegedly failing to declare $461,600 cash at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano.
The suspects were picked up on Friday, May 8, 2026, after arriving from Dubai aboard Ethiopian Airlines flight ET941, according to the EFCC Head, Media & Publicity, Dele Oyewale, in a statement on Monday.
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They were initially said to have declared $130,000 and $180,000, respectively, at the currency declaration desk of the Nigeria Customs Service, Kano/Jigawa Area Command.
However, a physical search conducted by Customs officers reportedly uncovered additional undeclared cash.
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According to the customs, Waya was found with an extra $120,000 hidden on him, bringing his total cash possession to $250,000, while Namadi was allegedly found with an additional $31,600, raising his total to $211,600.
Authorities said the undeclared funds contravene Sections 3 and 4 of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.
Following the interception, the suspects were handed over to the EFCC by the acting Customs Area Controller, U.U. Adamu.
Receiving the suspects, the Zonal Director of the EFCC Kano Directorate, Friday Ebelo, vowed a full investigation into the matter.
“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 commended the customs for what he described as sustained cooperation with the anti-graft agency in tackling illegal movement of cash and financial crimes across borders.
