What began as a simple airport inspection at Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed International Airport quickly turned into a startling discovery.
During a routine check, airport officers found millions in undeclared foreign currency hidden in the luggage of two returning travellers.
Travellers Detained At Lagos Airport
The men, identified as Mamud Nasidi and Yahaya Nasidi, had just arrived from Dubai and were connecting through Addis Ababa on their way to Abuja.
However, FAAN operatives discovered $6.1 million and £53,415 in cash that the travellers had not declared.
Immediately, the Department of State Services (DSS) detained the pair for questioning, and then handed them over to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to conduct a deeper investigation.
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EFCC Investigation Underway
According to EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, the Commission’s Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 in Ikoyi received the suspects and three mobile phones that officials had recovered as evidence.
Meanwhile, the EFCC reminded Nigerians that travellers must declare cash or negotiable instruments exceeding $10,000 or its equivalenton arrival or departure.
The Commission also reaffirmed its commitment to tracking illegal financial flows and enforcing Nigeria’s money movement laws.
As investigations continue, the two travellers remain under scrutiny — a sharp reminder that even routine airport checks can uncover hidden fortunes.
