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EFCC Arrests Lady for Allegedly Using N500 Note to Clean Nose in Viral TikTok Video

EFCC Arrests One for Naira Mutilation in Maiduguri

The Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 arrested one Fatima Muhammed for an alleged Naira mutilation.

The suspect was arrested 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.

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Recall that last month, Kannywood actress Samha Inuwa was also arrested for mutilating the Naira by using 1000 notes to clean her nose.

https://www.tiktok.com/video/7603342552107896086?_r=1&_t=ZS-95ODOHYsXiP&sp_source=7425542813687072261

I agree with them on this. People who do not have brains should be protected by being placed in Jail for a while to rehabilitate them as ex-convicts.

The quest for social media fame notoriety just to get "followers" is the new mental illness.

eyesoflagos:
EFCC Arrests Lady for Allegedly Using N500 Note to Clean Nose in Viral TikTok Video

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested a young woman in Maiduguri after a video showing her using an N500 note to clean her nose went viral on social media.

The suspect, identified as Fatima Muhammed, was apprehended by EFCC officials from the Maiduguri Zonal Directorate following the online uproar. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

The video, widely circulated on TikTok, showed Fatima allegedly using the N500 note to clean mucus from her nose, drawing public outrage for the perceived disrespect to the national currency.

In response, EFCC traced the video to locate and arrest her in Maiduguri on Tuesday, April 7, 2025.

According to EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale, Fatima Muhammed is under investigation for the alleged violation of the law regarding mutilation of the naira.

“The suspect was arrested following a viral video circulated on TikTok where she was seen cleaning mucus from her nose using an N500 note,” Oyewale said in an official statement.

Fatima is currently being held at the EFCC detention facility in Maiduguri as investigations continue. Authorities confirmed she will be charged in court once the probe is completed.

The video has sparked widespread debate online, with many condemning her actions while others argue for leniency, noting the role of social media in amplifying controversies.

https://eyesoflagos.com/2026/04/09/efcc-arrests-fatima-muhammed-n500-tiktok-viral/

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what are they going to arrest Peter obi and other politicians in Nigeria

Alapereketu:
what are they going to arrest Peter obi and other politicians in Nigeria

Peter Obi did not carry billion vans into his house on the eve of election, they should arrest the bullion van thief first.

Macphenson:
Peter Obi did not carry billion vans into his house on the eve of election, they should arrest the bullion van thief first.

all Nigeria politicians are criminals and thief including Peter obi,tinubu and other's

Pablet Escober





Abeg teach her a lesson

She learnt fraud from Tinumbu.

Many Nigerians have nonsense characters...


And lack the basic requirements for life in a sane society. Why are some Nigerians so crude.


You can almost never find things like this happen anywhere else in the world!

Courtesy effect of cocaine or Tramadol.

Alapereketu:
what are they going to arrest Peter obi and other politicians in Nigeria

Eyaa . Next psychiatric please

It is well...

12 more characters not needed

Hi after this useless politicians they're the very reason for the predicament of the nation. EFCC is a joke to the nation. Chia I spit

Efcc leave Yaya Bello the white lion and be chasing small mouse?

How come the Efcc didn't arrest the snake that swallowed millions of r Naira at Jamb office? Naira mutilation V Naira disappearance, who is the worst offender here, the lady or the snake?😂😂😂

Very Funny 🤣

Mr Blogger Is Just Observing

This one doesn't have connection.. yeah, this should be the punishment for things like this.. mind you fulani men are still spraying money recklessly

Efcc self no get work to do again for their office

Most of them just dey go office to go answer present

EFCC likes to major in the minor issues and minor in the major matters

Go after this useless politicians they're the very reason for the predicament of the nation. EFCC is a joke to the nation. Chia I spit

"Following the release of the video, operatives of the Commission traced and arrested her in the Maiduguri metropolis area"......
This is good news, hopefully, they should use the same mechanism to trace and arrest Boko Haram kidnappers who always flaunt the proced of their terrorism on social media.

What a disgusting thing to do irrespective, of the worthless of the currency, it shouldn't be treated with disrespect!

People don't respect Naira again because is valueless, you can't treat Dollar in such manner.

Why diid she do that, she has to be punished

She wan catch cruise but now she cruised to the gaol.

It may be because of like,share and subscribe.fortunately or unfortunately for her,all those people that encouraged her won’t follow her to kuje

What a stupid girl!
She go do jail because of clout-chasing.

Macphenson:
Peter Obi did not carry billion vans into his house on the eve of election, they should arrest the bullion van thief first.

Is using bullion van an offense?
Pray you are rich and well connected, some things wey be offense for poor man eyes no br offense in real life…so far say no be human body Dey there,na money dem Dey use am carry

koxyz:
People don't respect Naira again because is valueless, you can't treat Dollar in such manner.

Keep supporting nonsense.

The clip no dey play

Not enough original content

Macphenson:
Peter Obi did not carry billion vans into his house on the eve of election, they should arrest the bullion van thief first.

Is using bullion van an offense?
Pray you are rich and well connected, some things wey be offense for poor man eyes no br offense in real life…so far say no be human body Dey there , na money dem Dey use am carry

Macphenson:
Peter Obi did not carry billion vans into his house on the eve of election, they should arrest the bullion van thief first.

Is using bullion van an offense?
Pray you are rich and well connected, some things wey be offense for poor man eyes no br offense in real life…na money Dem Dey use am carry