The sum of N 49 million was intercepted by the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission at the Kaduna International Airport as the money was being ferried out through the airport.
This is exactly a week after the airport started operations as a replacement airport for the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.
According to a statement released by the Spokesman for the EFCC, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren, the cash was found during a routine baggage screening contained in five unmarked and unaccompanied large black coloured Buhu sags.
“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.
