Samha Inuwa, a well-known actress in the Northern Nigerian film industry, Kannywood, has been arrested and detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged abuse of the Naira.
Inuwa was taken into custody by operatives of the EFCC’s Kano Zonal Directorate on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
The arrest followed the circulation of a viral video on social media in which the actress was seen using Naira notes to wipe mucus from her nose.
Confirming the development in a statement, the EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said the video prompted swift action from the Commission.
According to Oyewale, EFCC operatives tracked the actress after the video went viral and subsequently arrested her for questioning in connection with the alleged currency mutilation.
He disclosed that Inuwa is currently being detained at the Commission’s facility as investigations continue.
Oyewale added that the actress would be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigation.