The Edo Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Social gathering (PDP) has counseled the Financial and Monetary Crimes Fee (EFCC) for swiftly arresting Kelly Okungbowa for alleged Naira abuse.
Okungbowa, also referred to as Ebo Stone, was the coordinator of the Edo State Public Security Response Workforce (PSRT), whose actions had been lately suspended for alleged harassment of merchants and harmless residents.
He was arrested by the EFCC after a viral video confirmed him spraying Naira notes on unique dancers at a bar on March 9, which sparked public outrage.
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In an announcement, Chris Nehikhare, the Publicity Secretary of the Edo PDP Caretaker Committee, known as for an intensive investigation and diligent prosecution of Okungbowa.
Nehikhare emphasised the necessity for the EFCC to observe the CBN Act of 2007, which criminalised the abuse of Naira notes, akin to spraying or mishandling.
“The Edo State Chapter of the PDP commends the EFCC for the swift arrest of Kelly Okungbowa, also referred to as Ebo Stone, for alleged Naira abuse.
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“The swift arrest sends a robust message that such felony and irresponsible actions is not going to be tolerated, whatever the perpetrator’s place or affect.
“We cost the EFCC to hold out thorough investigation on the matter and guarantee diligent prosecution in accordance with the CBN Act of 2007 which criminalizes the abuse of naira notes, together with spraying, stepping on, or mishandling.” he stated.
He urged the EFCC to bolster the seriousness of Naira abuse offences.
