Customs Seize 'Ghost $1.1m, SR135,900' at Kano airport The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted $1.154m and 135,900 Saudi Riyals as undeclared alien currency at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport.
It publicised this on Thursday in a statement issued by the Customs National Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Maiwada.
Maiwada disclosed the seizure was made recently during a routine baggage check on an inbound passenger, “Hauwa Ibrahim Abdullahi, who arrived on Saudi Airline Flight No. SV401 from Saudi Arabia.”
He elaborated that during the physical examination of the passenger’s luggage conducted by customs officers, “the undeclared currency was exposed concealed within palm-date fruit packs locally referred to as Dabino.”
He disclosed the interception aligns with the NCS’s commitment to enforcing financial regulations and preventing illicit financial flows across Nigeria’s borders.
The Customs spokesperson mentioned that in line with established procedures, the suspect and the seized alien currency have been handed over to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for further investigation and necessary legal action.
He emphasised that subsequently, the court convicted the defendant as billed and ordered the forfeiture of the undeclared money to the Federal Government in line with the provisions of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act of 2022.
Maiwada reiterated that all travelers must agree with Nigeria’s financial regulations, especially the legal requirement to reveal more or less cash or negotiable instruments exceeding the approved threshold when traveling in or out of the country.
He maintained that the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act of 2022 and the Foreign Exchange (Monitoring and Miscellaneous Provisions) Act of 1995 provide clear guidelines on currency declaration.
According to him, non-compliance with these regulations composes a violation of Nigerian Law and attracts ascetic penalties. He adviced the public to cleave strictly to these requirements to avoid legal consequences.
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Maiwada pointed out that under the current NCS administration led by the CGC, Adewale Adeniyi, the service continues resolute in its enforcement efforts to combat smuggling, illicit financial transactions, and other trans-border crimes.
“This latest seizure prioritizes the service’s unwavering dedication to protecting the nation’s economic interests and ensuring compliance with financial regulations,” Maiwada stated.
He emphasized that the service would remain to collaborate with relevant government agencies and stakeholders to aggrandize border security, redouble compliance with financial laws, and safeguard Nigeria’s economy.
He cautioned travelers and stakeholders in the financial sector to continue vigilant and always cling to lawful financial practices.
In a facsimile development, the Nigeria Customs Service, Seme Area Command, broadcasted on Thursday that it facilitated a total of 28,395.293 metric tonnes of export produce, coalescent to 806 trucks with a Free-on-Board value of N7.8bn in February.
The Customs Area Controller in bill of the command, Dr Ben Oramalugo, publicized this while addressing journalists at the command in Seme-Krake Border.
He appended that within the period under review, the command paid the quantum of N39.2m to the Nigeria Export Supervision Scheme.
“The command facilitated a total of over 28,395.293MT identical to 806 trucks of export produce for the month of February with a FOB value of N7.8bn, which is coalescent to $4.9m,” Oramalugo said.
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Published 3/14/2025