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EFCC arrests Maiduguri woman over naira mutilation

He said the suspect would be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.

• April 8, 2026
EFCC operatives
EFCC operatives

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a female suspect over alleged naira mutilation in Maiduguri, Borno State.

Its spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja.

Mr Oyewale said the suspect was arrested on Tuesday after a viral video showed her mutilating the currency in her possession.

”The suspect was arrested following a viral video circulated on TikTok, where she was seen cleaning mucus from her nose with an N500 note.

”Following the release of the video, operatives of the commission traced and arrested her in the Maiduguri metropolis.

”The suspect is currently being held at the Maiduguri detention facility while investigation is ongoing.”

He said the suspect would be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations. 

(NAN)

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