Kano TikToker Jailed 6 Months for Naira Abuse – Court Orders Her as EFCC Ambassador in Unprecedented Ruling
TikTok Star Jailed for Naira Abuse: Viral Video Leads to Historic Sentence The Federal High Court in Kano has sentenced controversial TikToker Murja Ibrahim Kunya to six-month imprisonment (or ₦50,000 fine) for abusing the Nigerian currency, following her guilty plea to spraying and trampling Naira notes in a viral hotel video. In a unprecedented move, Justice Simone Amobeda also appointed Kunya as an EFCC and CBN ambassador for anti-currency abuse campaigns. The Crime: December 2023 Viral Fiasco Viral Evidence: Video showed Kunya dancing while spraying/trampling Naira notes at Tahir Guest Palace, Kano. Legal Breach: Violated Section 21(1) of CBN Act 2007 prohibiting currency mutilation. EFCC’s Case: "She desecrated national sovereignty," stated prosecutor Musa Isah. Dodging Justice: Hide-and-Seek with EFCC Jan 2025: Arrested and granted administrative bail. Evasion Tactics: Skipped arraignment, went into hiding for weeks. Re-arrest: EFCC tracked and captured her on March 16, 2025, after surveillance. Guilty Plea […]
