The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Kelly Okungbowa, also known as Ebo Stone, the suspended coordinator of the Edo State Public Safety Response Team (PSRT), for alleged abuse of the Naira. The arrest follows a viral video showing Okungbowa spraying and mutilating Naira notes at a bar on March 9, 2025.
In a statement issued on Monday by the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, the Commission confirmed Okungbowa’s arrest, stating that his actions violated the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act, which prohibits the abuse and mutilation of the Naira.
“Okungbowa, who until recently was the coordinator of the Edo State Public Safety Response Team (PSRT), now suspended by the State Government, was arrested owing to a viral video where he was seen spraying and mutilating the Naira at a bar on March 9, 2025,” the EFCC said.
In a related development, the EFCC also announced the arrest of Murja Kunya, a popular TikTok influencer, for a similar offense. Kunya was initially arrested in January 2025 for spraying Naira notes during a hotel stay at Tahir Guest Palace in Kano. She was granted administrative bail but failed to appear in court, prompting the EFCC to launch a manhunt.
“Intensive investigation and surveillance led to her re-arrest on Sunday, March 16, 2025. She is currently in custody awaiting her arraignment,” the EFCC stated.
The arrests are part of the EFCC’s ongoing efforts to enforce the CBN Act and curb the abuse of the Naira, which has become a common practice at social events. The Commission has repeatedly warned against the spraying, stepping on, or mutilation of the Naira, emphasizing that such actions are
