Nigerian Police Shield Billionaire Rasaq Okoya’s Sons Over Naira Abuse, Only Arrest Officer Featured In Viral Video

The Nigerian police have arrested an officer involved in a viral video featuring the sons of Lagos billionaire industrialist, Chief Rasaq Okoya, abusing the naira.

In a statement released on Friday via his X handle, the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, confirmed the arrest and detention of the police officer seen in the video.

He stated that the officer has been identified and is facing disciplinary action.

Adejobi condemned the officer’s involvement in the incident, describing it as unethical and unprofessional.

However, no mention was made of any action against Okoya’s sons, who appeared to be the main perpetrators of the naira abuse in the viral footage.

The abuse of the naira remains a violation of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) regulations, which prohibit the mishandling or spraying of currency during public events.

The statement read, “The policeman captured in the recent viral video shared by the sons of the Lagos businessman, Chief Okoya, where they were abusing the naira, has been identified and detained for disciplinary action.” (SaharaReporters)