RismadarVoice Reporters, May 18, 2026
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kano Zonal Directorate, has commenced an investigation into two suspects, Jamilu Shuaibu Waya and Usman Namadi, over the alleged non-declaration of a total sum of $461,600 at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano.
The suspects were arrested by officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kano/Jigawa Area Command, on Friday, May 8, 2026, after arriving from Dubai aboard Ethiopian Airlines flight ET941.
According to the NCS, the suspects initially declared $130,000 and $180,000 respectively at the airport’s currency declaration desk. However, a subsequent physical examination reportedly uncovered an additional undeclared $120,000 on Waya, raising the total in his possession to $250,000, while Namadi was found with an extra $31,600, bringing his total to $211,600.
Customs authorities said the undeclared sums contravened Sections 3 and 4 of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.
Speaking during the handover of the suspects and exhibits to the EFCC, the Acting Customs Area Controller, Deputy Comptroller UU Adamu, commended the anti-graft agency for its continued collaboration with the Customs Service in tackling financial crimes and illegal cash movements.
“We appreciate the continuous collaboration with the EFCC Kano Zonal Directorate for their support in realising our goals while combating the illegal movement of cash,” Adamu stated.
Receiving the suspects, the Zonal Director of the EFCC Kano Directorate, Assistant Commander of the EFCC (ACE I) Friday S. Ebelo, assured the Customs Service of a comprehensive investigation and diligent prosecution of 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,” Ebelo said.
He also praised the long-standing cooperation between the EFCC and the Nigeria Customs Service, describing inter-agency collaboration as essential in the fight against money laundering and other financial crimes.
The suspects, alongside the recovered funds and other exhibits, have been transferred to the EFCC Kano Zonal Directorate for further investigation and possible prosecution.
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