• EFCC Investigation: The EFCC has launched an investigation into the alleged naira abuse at Ibrahim Mohammad’s wedding.
• Initial Misreporting: Initial reports incorrectly linked the incident to Senator Danjuma Goje’s daughter’s wedding.
• Clarification: The incident occurred at the wedding dinner of Amina Babagana Zannah, daughter of Hajara Seidu Haruna.
• Currency Abuse: The EFCC is cracking down on currency abuse as part of its ongoing campaign.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has summoned Ibrahim Mohammad, a Nigerien national, his family, and other guests to answer questions regarding alleged naira abuse at his wedding to Amina Babagana Zannah in Kano. This development comes after a viral video showed individuals spraying naira notes at the event, sparking public outrage and drawing attention to the agency’s ongoing campaign against currency abuse .
Apparently, there was some initial confusion about the identity of the couple. Initial reports mistakenly linked the naira-spraying incident to the wedding of Fauziya Danjuma Goje, daughter of Senator Danjuma Goje. However, Dele Oyewale, Head of Media and Publicity for the EFCC, clarified that the incident actually occurred at the wedding dinner of Zannah, daughter of Hajara Seidu Haruna, also known as Hafsat Gold Nigeria .
According to Haruna, the groom’s family from Niger Republic sprayed naira and dollar bills as part of their celebrations. The EFCC’s investigation is ongoing, and it’s clear that the agency is taking currency abuse seriously.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is taking action against naira abuse at a wedding in Kano. Initially, people thought the abuse happened at Senator Danjuma Goje’s daughter’s wedding, but the EFCC investigated and found it actually occurred at Amina Babagana Zannah’s wedding dinner .
The Real Story
Amina is the daughter of Hajara Seidu Haruna, CEO of Hafsat Jewellery Enterprise. Haruna confirmed the abuse, stating it was the groom’s family from Niger Republic who sprayed naira notes and dollar bills . The groom, Ibrahim Mohammad, and those who sprayed the money have been invited to report to the EFCC’s Abuja headquarters.
EFCC’s Stance
The EFCC is serious about combating currency mutilation and dollarization of the economy. They appreciate the growing awareness about naira abuse but emphasize they won’t act against wrongly accused individuals . The Commission will hold offenders accountable, regardless of their status.
