FAAN investigates staff over alleged gold smuggling case
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has launched a probe into allegations of gold smuggling involving its staff. Ali Baffa, a member of the Aviation Security section, was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for allegedly attempting to smuggle gold worth billions of naira. The EFCC claims that Baffa and two others tried to bypass security at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. FAAN has stated that a full investigation is ongoing and no official position has been taken yet.
TLDR
- Ali Baffa was arrested by the EFCC for allegedly trying to smuggle 22.2kg of unprocessed gold bars.
- The gold, valued at over N4.4bn, was reportedly concealed in his trousers to evade airport security.
- Two other suspects, Aushabu Nasidi and Mukhtar Muhammad Dan Zaria, were also arrested in connection with the case.
- The EFCC found various foreign currencies on Nasidi during the investigation.
- FAAN has issued a query to the implicated staff member and is awaiting the outcome of its internal investigation.
