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EFCC Investigates Travelers over Undeclared Foreign Cash

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1 year ago

October 12, 2025

EFCC investigates travelers caught with undeclared foreign cash at Lagos Airport after FAAN and DSS handed them over for further probe

EFCC Investigates Travelers over undeclared foreign cash seized at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, in a case that has sparked renewed calls for stricter airport surveillance.

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Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have begun investigations into two travellers, identified as Mamud Nasidi and Yahaya Nasidi, who were intercepted by officials of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria on Saturday, 11 October 2025.

The duo allegedly failed to declare a combined sum of $6,180 and £53,415 found in their possession during a routine check at the Lagos airport.

Both men had reportedly arrived in the country from Dubai, en route Addis Ababa, and were set to continue their journey to Abuja before their arrest.

According to the EFCC, the suspects were initially handed over to the Department of State Services for preliminary questioning before being transferred to the Commission for detailed investigation and possible prosecution.

Three mobile phones were also recovered from the suspects as exhibits. The items, along with the two men, were formally received by Chief Superintendent of the EFCC, Margaret Lamai, on behalf of the Acting Zonal Director, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, Ahmed Ghali.

The EFCC Investigates Travelers case underscores the Commission’s ongoing commitment to curbing financial crimes and enforcing Nigeria’s anti–money laundering regulations, particularly at airports known for foreign currency smuggling attempts.

Officials have hinted that the suspects may face prosecution under laws governing currency declaration and movement of funds across Nigerian borders.

While investigations continue, the EFCC reaffirmed its resolve to strengthen institutional collaboration with the FAAN and DSS to ensure that travellers comply with financial disclosure requirements.

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The Commission urged the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious cash movements, describing the operation as a decisive step towards protecting Nigeria’s financial integrity.

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Police Arrest Convicted Drug Dealer, Rescue 14-Year-Old Boy in Bauchi

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18 hours ago

October 27, 2026

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Bauchi drug dealer arrest leads to the rescue of a 14-year-old boy allegedly used as a drug courier and the recovery of suspected illicit substances

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old convicted drug dealer and rescued a 14-year-old boy who was allegedly being used to deliver illicit drugs in the state.

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The command said operatives of its Violent Crimes Response Unit intercepted the teenager during a routine patrol and recovered a granular whitish substance suspected to be methamphetamine.

The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday.

According to Habib, the operatives, led by the unit’s officer-in-charge, intercepted the minor, identified as Samuel Nkemakolan Kosi, at about 11 am on October 26, 2026, while he was allegedly on his way to deliver the suspected drug, also known as Ice, to a customer.

The statement said the teenager told investigators that he had been sent by Samuel Ogochukwu, a 22-year-old convicted drug dealer, to make the delivery.

“Upon interrogation, the minor confessed that he was sent by one Samuel Ogochukwu, 22 years old, a convicted drug dealer, to make the delivery,” Habib said.

Following the information, detectives traced Ogochukwu to his location and arrested him.

A search of the suspect’s shop and residence reportedly led to the recovery of 3.5 grammes of a substance suspected to be methamphetamine, 17 sachets of 100mg tramadol capsules, five sachets of 300mg pregabalin capsules and seven sachets of diazepam.

The police also recovered 12 Exol tablets, two wraps of a substance known as Yellow Boys and one sachet of Shine Shine Leather.

Habib said the principal suspect told investigators that he received supplies of illicit drugs through waybills from Onitsha, Anambra State.

The police spokesman added that the 14-year-old had been handled in accordance with juvenile best practices and would be reunited with his family after counselling.

“The 14-year-old minor has been handled in line with juvenile best practices and will be reunited with his family after counselling, while the principal suspect will be charged to court upon completion of investigation,” the statement said.

The Commissioner of Police in Bauchi State, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, commended the operatives for their work and urged the public to remain alert to criminal activity.

According to Habib, the commissioner said four major drug busts and subsequent convictions recorded within 10 days demonstrated the command’s continued efforts to combat drug trafficking.