Thursday, 13 April 2017
Millions of dollars-worth of cash uncovered in Nigeria
Nigeria's security authorities have uncovered more than $40m (£32m) in cash in local and foreign currencies following a raid on a property in Lagos.
EFCC said it got the "neatly arranged US dollars, pound sterling and some naira notes in sealed wrappers" in two rooms of a four-bedroom apartment.
It says that the investigators forced entry into the property and found $43.4m, £27,800 and N23.2m in cash.
It adds that a further search of one of the rooms found more cash hidden in wardrobes.
It says it believes the cash are proceeds from unlawful activity.
EFCC said that a whistle blower alerted them about suspicious movements of bags in and out of the apartment:
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