EFCC arrests three over suspected naira mutilation

Metro EFCC arrests three over suspected naira mutilation Published on February 18, 2026 By Matthew Atungwu The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested at least three Maiduguri-based socialites over alleged Naira mutilation. Spokesperson for the Commission, Dele Oyewale, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Oyewale said that suspect were arrested after a viral video that went viral on social media platforms where they were seen spraying and mutilating Naira notes. “Working on intelligence, the commission traced the trio and arrested them in Maiduguri, Borno. “The suspects are currently under investigation and they will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations. Don't Miss LASTMA officer stabbed by angry driver undergoes surgery You may like EFCC arraigns man over alleged N21m theft EFCC denies electric chair threat against Ali Bello in Kogi N10bn trial EFCC secures interim attachment order on nine mineral-laden trucks in Kwara Kogi fraud case: EFCC witness links N10.27bn to Ali Bello Tear gas fired as El-Rufai supporters, protesters clash at EFCC Headquarters El-Rufai arrives EFCC headquarters

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