EFCC arrests one for Naira mutilation in Maiduguri
The Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, April 7, 2025, arrested one Fatima Muhammed for an alleged Naira mutilation.
The suspect was arrested following a viral video circulated on TikTok, where she was seen cleaning mucus from her nose using a N500 note.
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Nkereuwem Effiong
The Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, April 7, 2025, arrested one Fatima Muhammed for an alleged Naira mutilation.
The suspect was arrested following a viral video circulated on TikTok, where she was seen cleaning mucus from her nose using a N500 note.
Following the release of the video, operatives of the commission traced and arrested her in the Maiduguri metropolis.
Head, Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, stated that the suspect is currently under investigation at the Maiduguri detention facility, while the investigation is ongoing.
He added that Mohammd would be charged in court upon the conclusion of investigations.

