Samha Inuwa, a popular actress in Northern film industry popularly known as Kannywood has been arrested and detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for alleged abuse of the alleged Naira
Inuwa was arrested by operatives of the Kano Zonal Directorate of EFCC on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 for naira mutilation, spokesperson for the anti -graft agency, Dele Oyewale said in the statement.
According to the statement, Inuwa was arrested following a viral video circulated on social media platforms where she was seen conspicuously cleaning mucus from her nose using Naira notes.
Oyewale said following the release of the viral video, operatives of the Commission swung into action by tracing and subsequently arrested her to answer questions.
He added that the actress is currently being held at the Commission’s detention facility while investigation is ongoing.
The suspect will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations.
