Abuja: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced an investigation into the case of Ahmad Salisu, who was arrested by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for allegedly concealing foreign currency at the Kano port of entry.
EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale stated this in a press release on Tuesday in Abuja.
Oyewale said Customs operatives intercepted Salisu during a routine check on Monday at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano.
According to him, Salisu failed to declare the sum of $420,900, £5,825, 3,946,500 CFA, and 224,000 CFA in his possession.
Upon physical inspection, it was revealed that the cash was meticulously concealed in a polythene bag, covered by cloth and other fabrics, in the suspect’s luggage.
” The suspect, upon arrest, reportedly disclosed that he was transporting the funds on behalf of his brother, Auwal Ahmad, who is still in Saudi Arabia.
” The funds are to be delivered to two individuals, Yusuf Adamu and Abdulhamid Rabiu, who were also arrested upon their arrival to claim the monies.
” Following preliminary interrogation and documentation, the NCS formally handed over the trio and the recovered funds to the EFCC for further investigation and prosecution,” he said.
Oyewale said that the suspects would be charged in court as soon as the investigation was concluded.
