The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kano/Jigawa Area Command, has intercepted 22.80 kilogrammes of suspected silver bars valued at ₦116,280,000 at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, deepening ongoing efforts to curb smuggling and illicit financial flows.
The Acting Customs Area Controller, Deputy Comptroller Usman Adamu, formally handed over the seized items and the suspect, Abduelhafeez Ibrahim (holder of a Republic of Sudan passport), to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Kano on Thursday, February 13, 2026.
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Adamu disclosed that the interception occurred during routine baggage screening when officers flagged a passenger’s luggage for secondary examination. “During non-intrusive scanning, one of the passengers’ luggage items was selected for secondary examination. Upon physical inspection, officers discovered 22.80kg of suspected silver bars concealed in the baggage, with an estimated value of ₦116,280,000,” he said.
The suspect was scheduled to board an Ethiopian Airlines flight to the United Arab Emirates at the time of interception. According to Adamu, the items were sourced from Niger Republic, but the suspect failed to provide valid export documentation or evidence of declaration.
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“The unlawful movement of regulated items across our borders is a violation of statutory provisions and attracts appropriate sanctions,” Adamu stated, explaining that the handover to the EFCC was due to the financial implications and the Commission’s mandate over economic crimes.
EFCC Kano Zonal Director Friday Ebelo received the suspect and commended NCS officers for their professionalism, assuring that a thorough investigation would be conducted.
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Strengthened Security & Trade Collaboration In separate engagements, DC Adamu reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to deepened inter-agency synergy.
During a courtesy visit by the Commander of the 403 Flying Training School, Group Captain Uchenna Ihediwa, Adamu emphasised shared national objectives: “We are serving one country and one national interest. Every action we take at the Nigeria Customs Service aligns with the development goals of the Federal Republic of Nigeria whether in trade facilitation, revenue generation, enforcement, or border security.”
He also held discussions with the North-West Zonal Director of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Isah Audu, describing Customs–Council relations as strategic for efficient cargo clearance and legitimate trade flows. Adamu assured stakeholders of ongoing digital reforms and improved network infrastructure to enhance operational reliability.
Revenue Performance The Command generated over ₦101 billion in 2025, surpassing its annual target by 5.71%, which Adamu attributed to stakeholder engagement, improved compliance, operational discipline and strategic resource deployment.
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