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N49million Intercepted at Kaduna Airport-EFCC

During a routine baggage screening, five sacks were sighted unattended and without tags containing fresh bulk items suspected to be money.

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Kaduna zonal office, on Tuesday, intercepted a sum of N49million in five large black 150kg colored BUHU sacks following a tip off.

According to EFCC, upon examination, the bags were found to contain fresh crispy naira notes of N200 denomination in 20 bundles totaling N40million and N50 denomination in 180 bundles totaling N9million with seal purportedly emanating from the Nigeria Security and Minting Plc (NSPM) as seen in the labeled sealed packs.

EFCC says investigation into the case is in top gear to unravel the culprits behind the attempted illegal movement of the cash.

According to a statement released by the Spokesman for the EFCC, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren, the cash was found during a routine baggage screening.

“Upon examination, the bags were found to contain fresh crispy Naira notes of N200 denomination in 20 bundles totaling N40 million and N50 denomination in 180 bundles totaling N9 million with seal purportedly emanating from the Nigeria Security and Minting Plc (NSPM) as seen in the labeled sealed packs.

The EFCC spokesman said investigation into the case was in top gear to unravel the culprits behind the attempted illegal movement of the cash.

 

 

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