A 39-year-old South African woman identified as Nosisi Nqgula has been arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency NDLEA at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, with $373,725 (N74.4million) and €2,120 (N450,000), concealed inside packs of oats found in her luggage (see picture above).
According to a statement released by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency NDLEA Lagos Airport Command, the money was discovered during screening of passengers on a South African airline flight enroute from Johannesburg.
However, Two Nigerians named, Damian Akamelu and Prophet Cyprian Chigere are now being interrogated in connection with the seized money.
The South African lady, Ms Nqgula when interrogated by NDLEA said she was sent by a Nigerian to give the concealed money to one Akamelu.
See what she said below after the cut
“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 NDLEA Commander in the Airport, Mr. Hamza Umar, in his statement said the way the money was concealed was suspicious and demand reasonable answer.
“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 added.
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