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EFCC Commences Investigation of $86,500, 305,150 Riyals Intercepted at Kano Airport

Our Reporters1 month ago1 month ago33 mins

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Kano Zonal Directorate has commenced investigation of $86,500 (Eighty-Six Thousand Five Hundred United States Dollars), 305,150 (Three Hundred and five, One Hundred and Fifty Saudi Riyals, and 200 Euros confiscated by officers of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. The funds were discovered in an unaccompanied bag suspected to have been smuggled into the country and intercepted on Sunday April 27, 2025 when a clearing agent, Sale Bala, attempted to retrieve the bag. Upon physical inspection, Customs officers uncovered the foreign currencies concealed in bed spreads (duvets) and date packs tucked in the luggage. Further investigation led to the arrest of Bala and a second suspect, Abdullahi Tahir, who was reportedly tasked with receiving the bag after clearance. The money was handed over to the EFCC by Chief Superintendent of Customs, CSC Abdulahi Hashim and received on behalf of the Commission by Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACE11 Aminu Bashir. The suspects as well as the seized funds are in the custody of the Commission and will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations. The EFCC commended the Nigeria Customs Service for its vigilance and reiterated the importance of inter-agency cooperation in safeguarding the nation’s economy. The Commission, in collaboration with Customs and other stakeholders, is intensifying efforts to enlighten stakeholders on the legal requirements for cash movement and the consequences of non-compliance. On Saturday, April 26, 2025 the EFCC, ICPC and the Nigeria Customs Service jointly organized a sensitization program to educate all stakeholders about cash movement in and out of Nigeria on the legal requirements for the movement of cash as enshrined in the Nigerian laws and regulations. The event witnessed a massive audience ranging from the bureau de change community, travel agencies, airport authorities and pilgrim boards as well as the Kano Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

Max Air suspends domestic operations for 90 days

Our Reporters4 months ago4 months ago02 mins

The management of Max Air has suspended its operations for 90 days following one of the airline’s aircrafts that crash-landed on Tuesday night at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA). The plane with registration number 5N-MBD (B733), carrying 53 passengers and six crew members, was arriving from Lagos when the incident occurred at approximately 10:45 PM. The Max Air stated this in a statement on its official X handle formerly Twitter on Wednesday. The statement reads; “This is to inform the general public that Max Air is suspending its domestic flight operations for 90 days effective midnight 31st January 2025. This is to enable us to carry out internal operational evaluation. “The proactive measure demonstrates our unwavering commitment to passenger safety and service excellence. The safety of our passengers and crew remains our highest priority and we believe this voluntary suspension will allow us to exceed industry standards and restore public confidence in our operations. “All affected booked passengers during the suspension period are enjoined to receive full refunds. Our customer service team will be available to assist all the affected passengers. “We are actively working with the aviation authorities during this period to ensure that every statutory requirements are met in view of the foregoing, therefore, we deeply regret the temporary inconvenience this will cause our valued domestic customers. However, we believe this investment in safety and reliability will significantly enhance our service quality delivery for years to come. “Regular updates will be provided through our website and verified social media channels.”