The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has re-arrested popular TikTok personality, Murja Ibrahim Kunya, in Kano over allegations of abusing the naira.
A source within the anti-graft agency confirmed Kunya’s arrest to Kano-based Freedom Radio over the weekend, noting that an investigation was underway.
“The investigation is ongoing, and once completed, she will be charged to court,” the source said.
Her arrest follows a prolonged pursuit by EFCC operatives after she jumped an administrative bail granted to her over a month ago.
The social media influencer was initially arrested in January 2025 for violating the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act, which prohibits the abuse and mutilation of the national currency.
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She was granted administrative bail pending her arraignment before the Federal High Court in Kano but absconded when she was due to appear in court.
Following weeks of investigation and surveillance, EFCC operatives successfully re-arrested Kunya on Sunday, March 16, 2025.
Our correspondent learnt she had been taken into custody at the Commission’s Kano Zonal Directorate, awaiting her arraignment.
The EFCC reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing laws protecting the integrity of the Nigerian currency and issued a stern warning against naira abuse, including spraying, stamping, or mutilating banknotes during social events.
Murja Kunya, who began her social media journey as a hobby, has since turned it into a full-time career.
Her TikTok account, Yagayagamen, has garnered significant attention, though her content has often sparked controversy. It has led to multiple convictions within Kano State.
Kunya’s arrest follows a recent trend, as the EFCC has also arrested other TikTok influencers, including Al’amin G-Fresh and Ashir Idris, on similar charges.
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