EFCC Investigates Two Kano Airport Passengers Caught with $461,600 Undeclared Cash from Dubai

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched an investigation into two passengers intercepted at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano after they were found with a total of $461,600 in undeclared cash.

The suspects, Jamilu Shuaibu Waya and Usman Namadi, arrived from Dubai on Ethiopian Airlines flight ET941 when they were stopped by officers of the Nigeria Customs Service on Friday, May 8, 2026.

Both men initially declared $130,000 and $180,000 respectively at the currency declaration desk. However, a search revealed additional undeclared cash—$120,000 from Waya and $31,600 from Namadi—bringing the total to $461,600.

Authorities say the act violates Nigeria’s Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022. The suspects and recovered funds were handed over to the EFCC Kano Zonal Directorate for further investigation and possible prosecution.

The EFCC confirmed it will conduct a full and detailed investigation and promised to prosecute anyone found guilty of breaching financial regulations.

Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport remains a key entry point for international flights into northern Nigeria, including services operated by airlines such as Ethiopian Airlines.

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