Yesterday there were reports that a private jet was seized and two Nigerians were being investigated for trying to
smuggling $9.3 million in cash into South Africa It turns out that the private jet the money was found in belongs
to the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN president, Ayo Oritsejafor via a company he co-owns, Eagle Air. But
in a statement released today, Pastor Oritsejafor said he had leased the jet to another company so had no control
over the use of the jet.
"On behalf of Pastor Oritsejafor, we can confirm that although he holds an interest in Eagle Air, the aircraft in
question is not operated by Pastor Oritsejafor. The aircraft was leased to, and is operated by Green Coast Produce
Green Coast Produce Limited then released a statement saying that the aircraft was hired by one John Ishyaku
and therefore they can't be liable for any alleged infractions either in Nigeria or South Africa after the hire.
“On the 5th of September 2014 the aircraft was hired from us by a John Ishyaku. The charter to John Ishyaku was
upon the following documented terms: (a) Depart Abuja-Johannesburg on the 5th of September 2014 (b) Return
to Abuja on the 6th of September 2014 (c) To wait and return with the passengers. All cargoes were accompanied
by passenger who could readily defend the contents. We are not and cannot be privy to any alleged extraneous
cargo transported on the aircraft other than that declared in the agreed terms of hire. We are not liable and
cannot be construed as a party to any alleged infractions, either in Nigeria or South Africa as he case may be, after
the hire of the aircraft." the company said.
The private jet carrying the money, allegedly meant for buying weapons, landed at Lanseria International
Airport, Johannesburg on September 5. The money was loaded in three suitcases but attracted suspicion when
the suitcases were scanned. The money and the jet have been seized by SA customs pending investigation.
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