EFCC Summons Nigerien Groom, Family, Guests Over Naira Spraying at Kano Wedding

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has summoned Ibrahim Mohammad, a Nigerien national, along with his family and guests, over alleged naira abuse at his wedding to Amina Babagana Zannah in Kano.

The summons follows a viral video showing guests spraying naira notes at the event, sparking public criticism amid the EFCC’s ongoing campaign against currency misuse.

Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, confirmed the agency’s response to the incident in a statement, clarifying that initial reports mistakenly linked the naira spraying to the wedding of Fauziya Danjuma Goje, daughter of Senator Danjuma Goje.

This error prompted widespread concern and media coverage. However, EFCC’s investigation determined that the currency abuse occurred at the wedding dinner of Zannah, daughter of Hajara Seidu Haruna (aka Hafsat Gold Nigeria), the CEO of Hafsat Jewellery Enterprise.

Haruna confirmed the incident, explaining that members of the groom’s family, who are from Niger Republic, were responsible for spraying naira and dollar bills during the celebration.

The EFCC emphasized its commitment to enforcing currency regulations and noted that it would act against anyone violating these rules, regardless of status or nationality, while ensuring that no one is falsely implicated. The statement read:

“The attention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has been drawn to a viral video where naira notes were freely sprayed at a wedding ceremony in Kano on Friday, October 24, 2024. Allegations initially linked the naira abuse to the wedding of Senator Goje’s daughter, Fauziya Danjuma Goje, leading to widespread reactions and media coverage. However, further investigation revealed the incident took place at the wedding of Amina Babagana Zannah, the daughter of Hajara Seidu Haruna, who confirmed the viral footage involved the groom’s family members spraying naira and dollar bills.”

The EFCC also urged public awareness around currency protection laws and reiterated its dedication to holding offenders accountable to uphold the value of Nigeria’s currency.

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