The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Benin Zonal Directorate, in Edo State, has arrested Kelly Okungbowa, popularly known as Ebo Stone, over alleged abuse of the Naira.
According to the statement made available on the official website of the EFCC, Okungbowa was apprehended following a viral video showing him spraying and mutilating the Nigerian currency at a bar on March 9, 2025.
However, his arrest comes shortly after his suspension as the Coordinator of the Edo State Public Safety Response Team (PSRT) by the state government.
The EFCC further revealed that Okungbowa will be charged to court upon the completion of investigations
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The statement reads: “Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday March 17, 2025 arrested Kelly Okungbowa (a.k.a Ebo Stone) for alleged naira abuse.
“Okungbowa, who until recently was the coordinator of the Edo State Public Safety Response Team , PSRT, now suspended by the State Government, was arrested owing to a viral video where he was seen spraying and mutilating the Naira at a bar on March 9, 2025.
“He will be charged to court as soon as investigations are completed.”
