The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has summoned Subomi and Wahab, sons of billionaire industrialist Razaq Okoya, for questioning over alleged naira abuse,Daily Trust reports.
This invitation was issued despite a public apology from one of the brothers, who expressed regret for his actions and sought forgiveness from Nigerians.
The EFCC instructed the brothers to report to its Lagos office on Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, by 10 a.m. on Monday, January 13, 2025. The summons follows a viral video showing the duo spraying naira notes while a police officer held bundles of cash. In the invitation, signed by Michael Wetkas, Acting Director of the EFCC Lagos Directorate, the agency cited its commitment to enforcing Section 21(3) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act, 2007, which prohibits the misuse of the national currency.
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The video also caught the attention of the Nigeria Police Force, which identified and detained the officer featured in the clip. Police spokesperson Muyiwa Adejobi confirmed that the officer’s conduct was unprofessional and that disciplinary action would be taken as part of efforts to maintain the force’s integrity and professionalism.
