EFCC arrests woman in Maiduguri for cleaning mucus with naira notes

The Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested one Fatima Muhammed for an alleged Naira mutilation.

The suspect was arrested on Tuesday, April 7, 2025 following a viral video circulated on TikTok where she was seen cleaning mucus from her nose using N500 Naira note.

Following the release of the video, operatives of the Commission traced and arrested her in the Maiduguri metropolis area.

The suspect is currently under investigation at the Maiduguri detention facility while investigation is ongoing.

She will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations.