Operatives of the Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have re-arrested popular TikTok influencer, Murja Ibrahim Kunya, over allegations of naira abuse and mutilation.  

Kunya was taken into custody for allegedly spraying naira notes during her stay at Tahir Guest Palace in Kano.

Her arrest follows a prolonged pursuit by EFCC operatives after she jumped an administrative bail granted to her over a month ago.

The social media influencer was initially arrested in January 2025 for violating the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act, which prohibits the abuse and mutilation of the national currency.

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She was granted administrative bail pending her arraignment before the Federal High Court in Kano but absconded when she was due to appear in court.

Following weeks of investigation and surveillance, EFCC operatives successfully re-arrested Kunya on Sunday, March 16, 2025.

Our correspondent learnt she had been taken into custody at the Commission’s Kano Zonal Directorate, awaiting her arraignment.

The EFCC reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing laws protecting the integrity of the Nigerian currency and issued a stern warning against naira abuse, including spraying, stamping, or mutilating banknotes during social events.