The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has responded to a viral video showing the public display of the nation’s currency, Naira, being freely sprayed at a wedding in Kano, Kano State, on Friday, October 24, 2024.
The video led to widespread accusations of Naira abuse, with many Nigerians, including prominent national newspapers, attributing the act to Mrs. Fauziya Danjuma Goje, the daughter of Senator Danjuma Goje.
As part of its ongoing fight against currency mutilation and the dollarization of Nigeria’s economy, the EFCC quickly launched an investigation into the matter. After reviewing the video, the commission discovered that while the alleged Naira abuse did occur, it did not take place at Goje’s daughter’s wedding as initially believed. Instead, the incident occurred at the wedding dinner of Amina Babagana Zannah, held on the same date. Zannah is the daughter of Hajara Seidu Haruna, also known as Hafsat Gold Nigeria, the CEO of Hafsat Jewellery Enterprise, which operates in Abuja, Kano, and Dubai.
Haruna has since confirmed the incident, acknowledging that the Naira abuse took place at her daughter’s wedding dinner. She explained that the bridegroom, Ibrahim Mohammad, is from Niger Republic, and it was members of his family who were responsible for spraying both Naira notes and dollar bills during the celebration.
The EFCC has invited the groom, Ibrahim Mohammad, to appear at the commission’s national headquarters in Abuja, along with those from his family who participated in the act of spraying currency at the wedding.
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While the EFCC appreciates the heightened public awareness regarding Naira abuse, it also clarified that it will not take action against individuals wrongfully accused of committing such an offense. The commission reaffirmed its commitment to combating financial crimes and assured that no offender, regardless of their status, would be spared.
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