Due to alleged Naira abuse, Samha Inuwa, a well-known actress in the Kannywood film business in Northern Nigeria, has been arrested and detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, Inuwa was arrested by agents from the EFCC’s Kano Zonal Directorate.

The actress was seen wiping snot from her nose with Naira notes in a social media video that went viral, which led to her detention.

The EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the development in a statement, stating that the video led the Commission to move quickly.

When the video went viral, Oyewale claims that EFCC agents followed the actress and arrested her to question her about the alleged currency mutilation.

He revealed that Inuwa is being held in the Commission’s facilities while the probe is ongoing.

Oyewale also stated that after the inquiry was finished, the actress will face charges in court.