Subomi ‘Sirheem’ Okoya, son of Rasaq Okoya, the Nigerian billionaire industrialist, has apologised for abusing the naira.
A video recently surfaced on social media showing Sirheem,
who is a fledgling musician, and his brother Wahab seemingly mishandling the
naira.
In the footage, a police officer is seen holding wads of
naira notes as the sons of the billionaire gyrated to a tune.
The video was touted as a promotional clip for Sirheem’s new
song.
Reacting in a statement on Friday, Muyiwa Adejobi, the
police spokesperson, said the officer seen in the viral video has been
detained.
He said the officer’s actions were “unethical,” adding that
he would face disciplinary action.
“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,” Adejobi wrote
on X.
“The involvement of the policeman has been condemned, as
it’s unethical. We will always strive hard to uphold the sanctity, credibility,
and core values of the police.”
Adejobi, however, made no mention of any potential arrests
or actions against Okoya’s sons, who were captured misusing the naira.
This sparked reactions on X, with some Nigerians arguing
that the billionaire’s sons are the “true offenders”.
In a post via X, Sirheem begged for forgiveness, adding that
he was “naive”.
He also claimed that he was unaware of the legal
implications of his actions.
“To the Nigerian people, my actions were not to cause any
trouble or harm. My intentions were pure and naive,” he said.
“I ask for your forgiveness and support in this situation as
I had no intention to raise such an alarm. I wasn’t fully aware of the
consequences of my action @PoliceNG.”
To the Nigerian people, my actions were not to cause any trouble or harm. My intentions were pure and naive. I ask for your forgiveness and support in this situation as I had no intention to raise such an alarm. I wasn’t fully aware of the consequences of my action. @PoliceNG
— Siraheem (@SIRAHEEM7) January 10, 2025
In 2024, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)
ramped up its enforcement of naira abuse by celebritries, citing Section 21 of
the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act.
On April 4, Bobrisky, the social media celebrity, was
arrested by the commission in Lagos for defacing naira notes.
The crossdresser was jailed on a six-count charge by the
EFCC.
On April 16, the EFCC filed a three-count charge against
Cubana Chief Priest, the socialite and social media influencer, over alleged
naira abuse.
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