Maiduguri: EFCC nabs three socialites over alleged naira mutilation
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested three Maiduguri-based socialites over alleged Naira mutilation.
Its spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja.
According to him, they were arrested following a viral video circulated on social media platforms where they were seen spraying and mutilating Naira notes.
“Working on intelligence, the commission traced the trio and arrested them in Maiduguri, Borno.
“The suspects are currently under investigation and they will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations.”
(NAN)
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