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South African woman identified as Nosisi Nqgula ,39, was arrested with $373,725
(N74.4million) and €2,120 (N450,000), concealed inside packs of oats found in
her luggage at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos . Upon
interrogation, said she was sent by a Nigerian to give the concealed money to
one Akamelu
According to a statement by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency NDLEA Lagos Airport Command, the money was discovered during an inward screening of passengers on a South African airline flight enroute from Johannesburg.
Two Nigerians, Damian Akamelu and Prophet Cyprian Chigere are being interrogated in connection with the seized money.
According to a statement by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency NDLEA Lagos Airport Command, the money was discovered during an inward screening of passengers on a South African airline flight enroute from Johannesburg.
“I live in
Johannesburg. I was given a bag by a Nigerian to deliver to Damian Akamelu.
During examination of my bags at the Lagos airport, the money was found inside
packs of oats.” she said.
“The mode of concealment presents reasonable grounds for money laundering. Five packs of oats were found to contain $373,725 and €2,120. Two Nigerians are also being interrogated “he said. NDLEA Chairman/Chief Executive, Ahmadu Giade while commenting on the arrest said the agency will investigate the matter so as to know the source of the money "I have therefore directed that the case be investigated to ascertain the source of the money.” he said
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