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  • 17 May, 2025

EFCC Responds to Viral Video of Tompolo Spraying Money, Reaffirms Stance Against Naira Abuse

EFCC Responds to Viral Video of Tompolo Spraying Money, Reaffirms Stance Against Naira Abuse

Abuja, Nigeria – May 12, 2025 — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a statement via its official Facebook page in response to a viral video showing ex-militant leader Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, allegedly spraying money at a public event.

Abuja, Nigeria – May 12, 2025 — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a statement via its official Facebook page in response to a viral video showing ex-militant leader Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, allegedly spraying money at a public event.

The anti-graft agency emphasized that "nobody is above the law" and reaffirmed its commitment to prosecuting all acts of naira abuse, regardless of the individual’s status or influence. The EFCC’s statement appears to be a direct reaction to growing public concern and debate over the incident, which has drawn widespread attention on social media.

The commission reiterated its resolve to uphold the integrity of the naira, warning that actions that deface or abuse the national currency would not be tolerated.