The Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has arrested an official of the Edo Government, Mr. Kelly Okungbowa, popularly known as Ebo Stone, over alleged naira abuse.
Dele Oyewale, the spokesman of the anti-graft agency, announced the arrest in a statement on Monday in Benin.
Mr Okungbowa, was the coordinator of the Edo Public Safety Response Team, PSRT, before his suspension recently.
He also served as the Chairman of the State Asset Recovery Committee.
Mr Oyewale said Mr Okungbowa was arrested on Monday due to a viral video where he was seen spraying and mutilating naira at a bar.
According to the EFCC image maker, Mr Okungbowa will be charged to court as soon as investigations are completed.
