By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja-
Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) have arrested an official of the Edo Government, Kelly Okungbowa, popularly known as Ebo Stone, over alleged naira abuse.
Head, Media and Publicity, EFCC, Dele Oyewale, announced the arrest in a statement on Monday .
Oyewale said 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 spokesperson, Okungbowa will be charged to court as soon as investigations are completed.
It would be recalled that 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.
