EFCC Nabs Woman Over Naira
Abuse.
Investigators of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,
Gombe State Zonal Command, have arrested a woman identified as Janty Emmanuel
for allegedly abusing the Nigerian currency in the state
Emmanuel was arrested on Monday, May 20, 2024, following
intelligence that spotted her spraying Naira notes at a social event.
A statement issued by the commission’s Head, Media &
Publicity, Dele Oyewale said, he will be charged to court as soon as
investigations are concluded.
This is coming after the anti-graft agency continued to clamp
down on Nigerians who are found guilty of abusing the naira.
Justice Abimbola Awogboro, while sentencing the convict, said the
judgment would be a deterrent to others who are found abusing and mutilating
the naira.
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