EFCC Arrests Kannywood Star Samha Inuwa Over Alleged Naira Mutilation After Viral Video
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, arrested prominent Kannywood actress Samha Inuwa following the circulation of a viral video in which she was seen using Nigerian naira notes to clean mucus from her nose — an act widely interpreted online as mutilation or abuse of the national currency.
Operatives from the Kano Zonal Directorate of the EFCC located and apprehended Inuwa after the short clip gained traction on social media platforms. In a statement, the anti-graft agency said it acted swiftly to trace the video, identify the actress, and bring her in for questioning.
Inuwa is currently being held at the EFCC’s detention facility in Kano as investigations into the matter continue. Authorities indicated that she will be charged in court once the ongoing probe concludes.
The case has sparked widespread reaction online, with many Nigerians expressing concern over the misuse of the country’s currency — a national asset protected under the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act, which prohibits defacing, abusing, or improperly handling legal tender.
The EFCC’s action follows its mandate to enforce financial and currency-related laws, with officials reaffirming that acts of naira abuse — whether through spraying, defacement, or other improper handling — are taken seriously and subject to investigation and prosecution under Nigerian law.
As of now, Inuwa’s legal representatives have not issued a public statement regarding the arrest. Observers say the case could set a precedent in how currency misuse is addressed when it involves high-profile individuals in Nigeria’s entertainment industry.
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