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‘Ask Bob For Update’ – EFCC Warns Nigerians Over Naira Abuse

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Apr 13, 2024.

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has hinted at consequences for Nigerians mishandling naira notes.

The anti-graft agency stressed that individuals will face prosecution if persuasion isn’t practical.

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In addition, it urged those in doubt to seek clarification from convicted controversial cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky.

EFCC Post On X

Recall that Bobrisky was arrested last Wednesday evening by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Lagos State for alleged money laundering and Naira abuse.

The statement was released in response to a Lagos court’s verdict, sentencing Bobrisky to six months’ imprisonment for naira abuse.

Justice Abimbola Awogboro handed down the six-month sentence without the option of a fine.

In a Friday post on its official X handle, the EFCC warned that those who continue to abuse the naira will have no excuse when the agency takes action.

“Say No To Abuse of the Naira. If preaching will not send the message, conviction will,” EFCC wrote on X.‘

If Spraying Money Is Mutilation, What Is Politicians Throwing Money At People?’ – Aisha Yesufu Queries

Meanwhile, social critic and human rights activists, Aisha Yesufu, has reacted to the six-month jail term handed over to popular cross-dresser, Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, commonly known as Bobrisky.

File Image of Idris Okuneye A.K.A Bobrisky

Recall that the Federal High Court on Friday sentenced Bobrisky to six months in jail without the option of a fine over naira abuse.

Bobrisky was arrested on Wednesday April 4 by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) operatives in Lagos State for alleged money laundering and Naira abuse.

On April 5, Bobrisky pleaded guilty to four counts of misusing naira, following charges brought against him by the anti-graft agency.

However, Aisha blamed the popular cross-dresser for pleading guilty to the count of naira mutilation.

Reacting to the judgment, Aisha queried in a write-up on X.

She wrote: “Who advised him to plead guilty?

“How does spraying of money equate to mutilating money? If it is and a crime why is it selectively used?

‘Yes, I would have. Worse case scenario I would ask him to plead “No Contest.” Anything else Oga lawyer?

“If spraying money is mutilation, what is politicians throwing money at people?

“Mutilation and spraying money how are they the same? Did Bobrisky pick a scissors and started shredding the NAIRA?

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“We just have a jungle where anything goes because some people’s morality is offended.

“If Bobrisky has crimes he has committed, prosecute him on those and not these selective prosecution.“

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