Nigeria: EFCC Arrests Bobrisky for Currency Mutilation, Naira Abuse

Confirming the arrest, the spokesperson for the EFCC, Dele Oyewale, said Bobrisky was arrested at Pinnock Estate in Lagos State on Wednesday.

Oyewale said,"Bobrisky is with us. He was arrested last night in Lagos, and he is at our Lagos command. We arrested him for alleged abuse of naira notes, spraying of nara notes, and currency mutilation, among others. "We are very serious about restoring the dignity of the naira. Though our investigation is still ongoing, but he will definitely be charged to court soon."). To contact the copyright holder directly for corrections — or for permission to republish or make other authorized use of this material,, representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons.

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