Naira Abuse: EFCC arrests woman in Gombe

A woman in Gombe state has been arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for allegedly abusing the Naira.

The anti-graft agency took Janty Emmanuel into custody on Monday, Dele Oyewale, its spokesman disclosed in a statement.

“She was arrested on Monday, May 20, 2024 following intelligence that spotted her spraying Naira notes at a social event,” the statement reads.

“Upon arrest, the suspect was shown the video where she was dancing at G-Connect, Tumfure, Gombe State and spraying Naira notes of N1000 denomination.

“She admitted committing the crime. She will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.”

The EFCC has awaken in its responsibility to ensure the country’s currency is no longer being abused, resulting in popular cross dresser, Bobrisky, serving six months imprisonment without option of fine for similar conduct.