EFCC Arrests Kannywood Actress Samha Inuwa Over Alleged Naira Abuse After Viral TikTok Video
EFCC arrests Samha Inuwa after the circulation of a viral TikTok video that allegedly showed the Kannywood actress inappropriately using Nigerian currency notes. The arrest, carried out by the Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, has sparked widespread reactions on social media.
According to a statement released by the EFCC on its official Facebook page, Samha Inuwa was arrested on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, over allegations of Naira mutilation.
The Commission disclosed that the actress was traced after a video resurfaced online in which she was allegedly seen wiping mucus from her nose with a ₦1,000 note before discarding it. The footage quickly gained traction on TikTok and other platforms, prompting public calls for authorities to intervene.
EFCC stated that she is currently being held at the agency’s detention facility while investigations continue. The Commission added that she would be charged to court once inquiries are concluded.
Public Reactions Flood Social Media
The case involving EFCC arrests Samha Inuwa quickly ignited debate online, with Nigerians flooding the comment section with mixed reactions.
Some users questioned whether the same level of enforcement was being applied to others seen mishandling currency on social media, while others praised the agency’s swift response.
Others made light-hearted remarks about the incident, while several commenters noted that the viral clip was reportedly recorded years ago — highlighting how old online content can resurface and lead to serious consequences.
Background to the Viral Video
Sources indicate that the resurfaced video emerged amid an online dispute between Samha Inuwa and another individual identified as Rahama Saidu.
During the exchange, Inuwa reportedly released a clip in which she made controversial remarks while holding a ₦1,000 note, allegedly wiping her nose with it and throwing it away. The video soon spread widely on TikTok, igniting calls for authorities to step in.
