Naira abuse: EFCC detains Kannywood Star Samha Inuwa in Kano
The Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Kannywood actress Samha Inuwa over alleged mutilation of the Naira.
Inuwa was arrested on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, following the circulation of a viral video on social media in which she was allegedly seen using Naira notes to clean mucus from her nose.
Confirming the arrest, the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, said the Commission acted after the video sparked public outrage online.
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Naira abuse: EFCC detains Kannywood Star Samha Inuwa in Kano
Nkereuwem Effiong
The Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Kannywood actress Samha Inuwa over alleged mutilation of the Naira.
Inuwa was arrested on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, following the circulation of a viral video on social media in which she was allegedly seen using Naira notes to clean mucus from her nose.
Confirming the arrest, the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, said the Commission acted after the video sparked public outrage online.
Oyewale explained that operatives traced the actress after the video surfaced and subsequently took her into custody for questioning.
The suspect is currently being held at the EFCC’s detention facility in Kano as investigations continue.
According to the commission, Inuwa would be charged in court upon conclusion of investigations.
