EFCC Arrests Gov Okpebholo’s Suspended Aide, Kelly Okungbowa for Naira Abuse

• EFCC arrests Kelly Okungbowa over alleged Naira abuse after a viral video showed him spraying money at a bar.
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• EFCC confirms legal action stating Okungbowa will be charged to court upon completion of investigations.

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Benin arrested Kelly Okungbowa, also known as Ebo Stone, on Monday, over the alleged abuse of Naira notes.

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Monday.

According to Oyewale, Okungbowa, who was recently the coordinator of the Edo State Public Safety Response Team (PSRT) before being suspended by the state government, was apprehended after a viral video showed him spraying Naira notes on strippers at a bar on March 9, 2025.

A statement by Chris Nehikhare, the Publicity Secretary of the State’s caretaker committee of the party, charged EFCC on thorough investigation and diligent prosecution in accordance with the CBN Act of 2007 which criminalised the abuse of naira notes.

“The Edo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, commends the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for the swift arrest of Kelly Okungbowa, also known as Ebo Stone for alleged naira abuse.

“The swift arrest of Okungbowa who was seen in a viral video spraying and mutilating the Naira sends a strong message that such criminal and irresponsible actions will not be tolerated, regardless of the perpetrator’s position or influence.

 

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“We charge the EFCC to carry out thorough investigation on the matter and ensure diligent prosecution in accordance with the CBN Act of 2007 which criminalises the abuse of naira notes, including spraying, stepping on, or mishandling”, he added.

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