Popular Kannywood actress Saadatu Mohammed Inuwa, widely known as Samha, has been sentenced to six months imprisonment by a Federal High Court in Kano for abusing and mutilating the Nigerian Naira note.
The conviction came on Friday, February 13, 2026, before Justice S.M. Shuaibu. Samha was arraigned on a one-count charge under Section 21(1) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act, 2007.
The charge accused her of tampering with a N1,000 note sometime in 2022 for using the currency to clean mucus from her nose thereby mutilating the national currency.
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The case stemmed from a viral social media video that showed the actress allegedly mishandling naira notes in a disrespectful manner. Following the circulation of the clip, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Kano Zonal Directorate arrested her on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
The anti-graft agency swiftly investigated and prosecuted the matter, emphasising that such acts violate laws protecting the integrity of the naira.
After proceedings, Justice Shuaibu found her guilty and handed down the sentence: six months in prison or an option of N200,000 fine.
The ruling highlights ongoing EFCC efforts to curb naira abuse amid repeated incidents involving celebrities and public figures.
