Edo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has commended the EFCC, for the swift arrest of Kelly Okungbowa, for alleged naira abuse.
The Publicity Secretary of the State PDP Caretaker Committee, Chris Osa Nehikhare, in a statement on Monday, charged EFCC on thorough investigation and diligent prosecution of the suspect in accordance with the CBN Act of 2007 which criminalises the abuse of naira notes.
“The Edo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) commends the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for the swift arrest of Kelly Okungbowa, also known as Ebo Stone for alleged naira abuse.
“The swift arrest of Okungbowa who was seen in a viral video spraying and mutilating the Naira 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,” Nehikhare said.
Until recently, Okungbowa was the Coordinator of the Edo State Public Safety Response Team (PSRT), now suspended by the State Government over allegations of extortion, harassment, and unruly behavior.
247nextnews.com reports that Okungbowa was arrested by the EFCC owing to a viral video where he was seen spraying naira notes on two exotic dancers, at a bar, on March 9, 2025.
