Dubai-bound Nigerian conceals 5,342 ATM cards in bean sacks

Man arrested at Murtala Muhammed Airport with close to 3000 ATM cards

File photo: A man identified as Abubakar Ishaq arrested with 2,866 ATM Cards in August

File photo: A man identified as Abubakar Ishaq arrested with 2,866 ATM Cards in August

By Abankula

Another Dubai-bound Nigerian passenger has been arrested in Kano with 5,342 ATM cards, concealed in bean sacks, the second Nigerian to be so busted.

The unidentified Nigerian was arrested by the Nigeria Custom Service (NCS) at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport.

The Customs Area Comptroller, Mr Nasir Ahmed, handed the suspect to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Wednesday in Kano.

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Ahmed said the suspect was arrested while about to board a Dubai-bound Ethopian Airlines flight.

In August, the Nigeria Customs also arrested a Dubai-bound Nigerian, Abubakar Ishaq at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos, with 2,886 ATM cards, concealed in noodles.

Ishaq has also been handed over to the EFCC for investigation and prosecution.

Reported by NAN

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