Nigerian football legend, Kanu Nwankwo who was traveling from London to Moscow, was reportedly robbed of US$11,000 (approximately N4 million).

The former Arsenal striker was on his way to Kaliningrad in Russia, the city that will host the Super Eagles World Cup opener against Croatia on June 16. Russian News Agency, TASS reported that Kanu Nwankwo received his received his baggageat Khrabrovo airport but discovered that the money was stolen when he got to his hotel.

Two Sheremetyevo Airport staff have been detained on suspicion of stealing the money from the Nigerian star, as investigators of the Western Line Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation on transport have already opened a criminal case under Part 3 of Art. 158 of the Criminal Code.

The Interior Ministry later confirmed the former Arsenal striker’s identity to the state-run TASS and RIA news agencies.

Kanu Nwankwo had before now tipped Nigeria's Super Eagles to reach the semi-finals of the world cup competition. He shared his excitement ahead of the FIFA World Cup in Russia, revealing that he is confident Nigeria will have a successful outing at the Mundial.

The former African Footballer of the Year, who aired his view on the Eagles’ 30-man provisional list, told AOIFootball.com exclusively that he believes the synergy among both the players and coaching staff, will go a long way in leading the team to success.
“Yes, I believe we are going to do very well at the World Cup because we have the right calibre of players for the tournament. The list is a good one and I’m sure the players are ready to fight and defend the country.

“We have good players and a lot of them are in form and the spirit is good and the coaching crew and other staff members are working together, so we are well on track,” Kanu enthused.

https://lailasnews.com/kanu-nwankwo-reportedly-robbed-of-n4-million-at-russian-airport/

Finally FTC. I pass my village people.
Now back to the matter, that money is too small for him to complain, I mean to big to complain, as in what is my business?

Naira is becoming worthless as tissue paper. $11k=4Milla Everyone is effectively a millionaire.

See mess up

Criminals

This is nothing to Kanu !!

Is he allowed to carry that much cash while travelling?

They thought he was just another black man but they didn't know he was an internationally acclaimed footballer.

Big fuckup for Russia and a major embarrassment for them.

na wa o

money is talking

That's terrible. just that few dollars will cost the whole country millions of dollars in investment flight and damage control.
stealing is evil.

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why is he now crying that peanut to him

Therealev:
Is he allowed to carry that much cash while travelling?

According to Nigerian Law or Russian Law?
Was he robbed in Nigeria or Russia?

Chubhie:
Naira is becoming worthless as tissue paper. $11k=4Milla Everyone is effectively a millionaire.

11,000 USD is a lot of money anywhere in the world. Stop this your ignorance

osas3019:
call or whatsapp the below if interested 250 odd

why not share it to your family members ... or do they like poverty? scammer everywhere

He still get mouth to laugh?

Where he see that kind money?

sorry for the loss but next time don't allow your village people to know that your traveling

Fake news.. Just confirmed from Kanu himself.. Lalasticlala please try to confirm all these news. Before moving to Frontpage

I know they are Nigerians.

Unrepentant criminals everywhere

They only kept it well for him.

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stole not robbed


op

Thieves dey Russia too

Na wa o

Mother russia

This is the best time for those living abroad to build house in Naija



$11k =#4m