A civic group, Hope Builders Nigeria, has called the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to launch a full-scale investigation into the alleged interception of gold bars valued at about ₦4 billion at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport.

The group’s general secretary, Sabi’u Ibrahim Kano, in a statement on Monday, insisted that the circumstances surrounding the seizure must not be treated with levity or allowed to fade into silence.

He said Nigerians deserved a transparent and thorough probe into all financial and operational links connected to the incident.

It warned that failure to act decisively would further erode public confidence in anti-corruption efforts and deepen suspicions of selective justice.

“The Nigerian people deserve facts, not rumours, and justice, not selective accountability,” the group stated.

Hope Builders urged the EFCC to examine financial records, communication trails, and any business dealings tied to the intercepted consignment, stressing that no individual or institution should be shielded.

The group also called on security agencies to resist any form of interference, insisting that the matter must be handled strictly based on evidence.

It further argued that corruption continues to weaken national development, depriving citizens of essential infrastructure and services.

“If there is evidence, let it be presented. If there is innocence, let it be established,” the organisation added.

Hope Builders maintained that only a credible and impartial investigation would reassure Nigerians that the fight against corruption remains alive and fair.