The Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, arrested Kannywood actress Samha Inuwa over alleged naira mutilation.
Her arrest followed a viral video on social media showing her using naira notes to wipe mucus from her nose. The EFCC said it immediately launched an investigation after the video surfaced, traced the actress, and arrested her for questioning.
She is currently being held at the EFCC detention facility in Kano as investigations continue. The Commission stated that she will be charged to court once investigations are concluded.
Inuwa is no stranger to controversy. In January 2025, the Kano State Censorship Board suspended her for one year over what it described as inappropriate dressing and offensive language in some of her videos. Her licence was revoked, and films featuring her were halted from censorship approval.
