Nigerian actress Samha Inuwa arrested by EFCC on Feb. 3, 2026, over viral video of her using a naira to wipe her nose, violating currency laws.

Nigerian Kannywood actress Samha Inuwa was arrested on February 3, 2026, by the EFCC in Kano over allegations of abusing the naira, following a viral video showing her using a banknote to wipe her nose. The EFCC stated the act violated Section 21 of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 2007, which prohibits mutilation or misuse of currency. Inuwa is being held for investigation and will face charges once the probe concludes. The arrest is part of the EFCC’s ongoing enforcement efforts, which have led to the prosecution of several public figures for similar offenses since 2024.