The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Kannywood actress, Samha Inuwa, over an alleged case of naira abuse after a video showing her using currency notes to wipe mucus from her nose went viral on social media.
Operatives of the EFCC’s Kano Zonal Directorate picked up the actress on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, following public outrage generated by the clip.
In the viral video, Inuwa was seen wiping her nose with naira notes, an act the anti-graft agency described as currency mutilation and abuse under existing financial laws.
Sources within the Commission said the arrest was in line with EFCC’s ongoing enforcement against the abuse and defacement of the naira, which is prohibited by law.
The EFCC has repeatedly warned members of the public, celebrities and social media influencers against mishandling the national currency, stressing that acts such as spraying, tearing, stamping on or defacing naira notes constitute punishable offences.
Investigations into the incident are ongoing, and the actress is expected to be charged to court upon the conclusion of inquiries.
Folarin Kehinde is an Abuja-based journalist with over 5 years of experience in journalism. His work has earned him national and international recognition across various beats, including environment, health and politics.
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