Again, EFCC Investigates 2 Suspects for Undeclared Foreign Currency at Lagos Airport….details

Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Ikoyi have launched an investigation into two travellers arrested by officials of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) for allegedly failing to declare the sums of $6,180 and £53,415 found in their possession.

The suspects, identified as Mamud Nasidi and Yahaya Nasidi, were intercepted during a routine check on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos.

They were reportedly scheduled to travel to Abuja after arriving in the country from Dubai via Addis Ababa. Upon arrest, they were handed over to the Department of State Services (DSS), which later transferred them to the EFCC for further investigation and possible prosecution.

Three mobile phones were also recovered from the suspects.

The suspects and the seized exhibits were received by CSE Margaret Lamai on behalf of the Acting Zonal Director, Lagos Zonal Directorate 2, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, Ahmed Ghali.

Source: Instagram | officialefcc

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