Subomi and Wahab, sons of businessman Rasaq Okoya who were recently filmed abusing currency notes, have been invited to appear at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s Lagos office on Monday.
A letter to that effect was signed by Michael Wetkas, the acting director of the agency in the state, directing the duo to report to the head, special operations team, at 15A Awolowo Road, by 10 am, according to the TheCable.
A video clip showing the siblings spraying different naira denominations was spotted on social media on Tuesday. Subomi, a budding musician, and Wahab danced to a ‘Bank Alert’ clip said to be a promo of the former’s upcoming song. A policeman held wads of new notes for them.
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FIJ had earlier reported that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) had detained the police officer for his role in the video.
The police authorities viewed his role as unethical and promised to make him face disciplinary action.
Many Nigerians, however, questioned the police for victimising the officer while leaving the perpetrators untouched.
The Central Bank of Nigeria Act prohibits reckless handling or abuse of the country’s legal tender. It prescribes a six-month prison term, payment of N50,000 or a combination of both for anyone found guilty upon prosecution.
The EFCC’s renewed determination to go after any individual found to be mishandling currency notes has been exemplified in the conviction of Idris Okuneye, alias Bobrisky, among other celebrities.
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