ustoms Intercepts 7 Million CFA (N17M) Smuggled Cash at Idiroko Border, Hands Over to EFCC

Customs Intercepts 7 Million CFA (N17M) Smuggled Cash at Idiroko Border, Hands Over to EFCC

The Ogun Area 1 Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 7 million CFA francs (N17 million) being smuggled from Nigeria to the Republic of Benin.

The cash, concealed in 5,000 CFA denominations, was discovered during a routine baggage search at the Idiroko border. In a statement on its X handle, the NCS confirmed that the seized funds had been handed over to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for further investigation.

Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Muhammad Shuaibu, briefed journalists in Idiroko, stating that the interception occurred on March 20, 2025. He explained that the operation aligned with Sections 4(e) and (f) of the NCS Act 2023, which focus on smuggling suppression and border enforcement