EFCC arrests content creator in Kaduna over Naira abuse

Abdullateef Fowewe

The men of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Kaduna zonal directorate, have apprehended a social media content creator, Muhammed Kabir Sa’ad, for allegedly abusing Naira notes.

In a video Sa’ad shared via his TikTok and Instagram handles, Sa’ad was reportedly seen throwing Naira notes on the floor and deliberately stepping on them and daring EFCC officers in Hausa language to arrest him if they can.

His arrest was confirmed in a statement by the EFCC on Monday.

The statement reads, “Operatives of the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested a social media content creator, Muhammed Kabir Sa’ad, for allegedly abusing Naira notes.

“Sa’ad made a video of himself on his Tik Tok and Instagram account #youngcee0066, where he was seen throwing Naira notes on the floor and deliberately stepping on them and daring EFCC officers in Hausa Language to arrest him if they can.

“He was subsequently picked up in Tudun Wada area of Kaduna State, through surveillance and conveyed to the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Commission for interrogation.

“He would be charged to court upon the conclusion of his interrogation.”