EFCC Commences Investigation of Two Suspects for Undeclared $6,180 and £53,415 Cash at Lagos Airport

Lagos, October 13, 2025

Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), located at Okotie Eboh, Ikoyi, Lagos, have begun investigations into two travelers caught with undeclared foreign currency amounting to $6,180 and £53,415.
The suspects, identified as Mamud Nasidi and Yahaya Nasidi, were intercepted on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, during a routine security check conducted by operatives of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN).

The duo was scheduled to travel to Abuja after arriving in Nigeria from Dubai, en route to Addis Ababa. Following their arrest for failing to declare the substantial sums of cash in their possession, they were handed over to the Department of State Services (DSS). Subsequently, the DSS transferred custody of the suspects to the EFCC for further investigations and prosecution.

In addition to the undeclared cash, three mobile phones were recovered from the suspects as part of the exhibits.
The suspects and all exhibits were formally received by Chief Superintendent of EFCC, Margaret Lamai, acting on behalf of the Zonal Director of Lagos Zonal Directorate 2, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACE1 Ahmed Ghali.
The EFCC has reiterated its commitment to curbing illicit financial activities and ensuring compliance with Nigeria’s financial regulations, particularly those governing the declaration of currency at points of entry and exit.

Investigations are ongoing. Further updates will be provided as the case progresses.