President Goodluck Jonathan’s approached his South African counterpart about the matter, but President Jacob Zuma’s spokesman insists he’s not the man who makes decisions on selling weapons.

Nigeria turned to South Africa to acquire weapons to fight Boko Haram terrorists.

An official from that country’s National Security Advisor says an above-board deal was struck with a South African supplier.

But the money sent in payment has been frozen by South Africa’s Assets Forfeiture Unit.

It’s not clear how this relates to the $10 million being held after it was found in the baggage of two Nigerians and an Israeli at Lanseria airport three weeks ago.

The Nigerian official, who’s asked not to be identified, says they may retaliate against South African firms like MTN operating in his country.

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