In a recent development that has sparked outrage and concern, the Gombe Zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the abuse of the Nigerian currency.
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The individual in question, Zachariyya Muhammad, was apprehended in Gombe State following an incident of flagrant disregard for the integrity of the nation’s currency.
According to an official statement released by the EFCC and reported on X.com, the arrest was made on Saturday, May 25, 2024. The basis for Muhammad’s arrest was intelligence linking him to an incident where he was seen dancing and extravagantly spraying N200 notes at G-Connect in Tunfure, Gombe State.
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Upon being presented with the evidence, a video of the act, Muhammad admitted to being the individual depicted in the footage.
The EFCC added that Muhammad will be charged in court once their investigation is complete.
This arrest comes amidst a continued crackdown by the EFCC on the abuse of the naira, as spraying and mishandling of banknotes are considered offences under Nigerian law.
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