Ghanaian social media personality Firdaus Iddrisu, better known as Shatta Bandle, has apologised to the Nigerian public and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) following an incident where he was seen spraying Naira notes in Lagos.
Shatta Bandle was spotted spraying Naira notes in public in a viral video during his recent visit to Nigeria for Mr Ibu’s funeral on 28 June.
Nigeria has strict regulations prohibiting the abuse of its currency, and Shatta Bandle’s act has become a subject of attention in light of these stringent laws.
Earlier this year, in a similar case, the EFCC arrested Nigerian celebrity Bobrisky for spraying cash at a movie premiere, accusing him of currency mutilation and abuse.
Shatta Bandle has since expressed remorse for his actions, clarifying that his intent was not to violate any Nigerian laws. He stated that he started by spraying dollars but switched to Naira when the dollars ran out, leading to the violation.
He remarked that he respects 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.
EFCC reportedly in search of Shatta Bandle for throwing money while in Nigeria for Mr Ibu’s funeral
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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
