Shatta Bandle faces issues with Nigeria’s EFCC for spraying Naira at an event.

Ghanaian social media star Firdaus Iddrisu, also known as Shatta Bandle, has issued an apology to the Nigerian public and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) following an incident where he was seen spraying Naira notes in Lagos. This event occurred during his recent trip to Nigeria for Mr Ibu’s funeral on June 28 and was captured in a viral video.

Nigeria enforces strict rules against the misuse of its currency, making Shatta Bandle’s actions particularly notable given these regulations. Earlier this year, a similar incident led to the arrest of Nigerian celebrity Bobrisky by the EFCC for spraying cash at a movie premiere, accused of currency mutilation and abuse.

Shatta Bandle has expressed regret for his actions, clarifying that he did not intend to violate any Nigerian laws. He explained that he began by spraying dollars but switched to Naira when he ran out of dollars, inadvertently breaking the law. He emphasized his respect for the EFCC and Nigerian laws, referring to Nigeria as his second home. “I apologise to you people; I didn’t come to break laws because Nigeria is my next home. I apologise to everybody, especially the EFCC, to forgive me for what I have done,” he said.

According to Nigerian law, anyone convicted of abusing a Naira note or tampering with a coin or note faces a minimum imprisonment of six months or a fine of at least N50,000 (around US$37), or both.

EFCC reportedly in search of Shatta Bandle for throwing money while in Nigeria for Mr Ibu’s funeral

In the wake of the news of his hunt, Shatta has apologized to Nigeria, a Nigerians and EFCC, begging that they shouldn’t pick him up

According to Shatta Bundle, he was not aware… pic.twitter.com/kqaNR04t3w

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