Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested Kelly Okungbowa better known as ‘Ebo Stone’ for alleged Naira abuse at a party in Benin City, Edo State.
Okungbowa, until arrest on Monday March 17, 2025, was the Coordinator of the Edo State Public Safety Response Team , PSRT, now suspended by the State Government.
He was arrested owing to a viral video where he was seen spraying and mutilating the Naira at a bar on March 9, 2025.
Head, Media and Publicity of EFCC said
in a statement that Okungbowa will be charged to court as soon as investigations are completed.
Meanwhile, the State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for the swift arrest of Kelly Okungbowa for alleged Naira abuse.
Publicity Secretary of the Edo State PDP Caretaker Committee, Chris Osa Nehikhare, charged EFCC on thorough investigation and diligent prosecution in accordance with the CBN Act of 2007 which criminalises the abuse of naira notes.
Nehikhare said in a statement that “the swift arrest of Okungbowa, sends a strong message that such criminal and irresponsible actions will not be tolerated, regardless of the perpetrator’s position or influence.
“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 said.
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