EFCC Arrests Kelly Okungbowa Over Alleged Naira Abuse

Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday arrested Kelly Okungbowa (a.k.a Ebo Stone) for alleged naira abuse.

The EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, revealed this in a statement on Monday.

He said Okungbowa, who until recently was the coordinator of the Edo State Public Safety Response Team, was now suspended by the state government owing to a viral video where he was seen spraying and mutilating the naira at a bar on March 9,  2025.

The statement reads, “The EFCC has 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.”