EFCC Probes Viral Video of Man Spraying Naira Notes Inside Warri Church

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has opened an investigation into a viral video showing an unidentified man lavishly spraying bundles of naira inside a church in Warri.

EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the development, stating that the agency had seen the footage and initiated a probe. “The matter is under investigation,” he said.

The viral clip shows the man spraying various denominations—N200, N50, and N20 notes—on a dark-coloured cow brought into the church for what appeared to be a thanksgiving ceremony. A woman beside him held a large bundle of cash as he continued spraying.

As the church’s pastor sang in Urhobo, a hype man repeatedly hailed the man as a “young billionaire,” urging the congregation to acknowledge him. Despite being in a place of worship, loud hip-hop music played as the money spraying continued amid cheers.

The video has sparked widespread outrage on social media, with many users condemning the act.
A user, Fortis, wrote, “This is very offensive to watch. More worrisome is the fact that children are even in this congregation. This is indeed disgraceful.”
Another, @BishopBoye, commented, “They didn’t do 1/10 of what these people are doing before Jesus flogged them at the temple. 2,000 years later, just look at this.”
Ituma Sunny added, “Please don’t call this a church. There is no real church that will tolerate this nonsense.”
Others described the scene as “Baal worship,” while one user alleged the individuals involved could be kidnappers.

Attempts to reach the spokesperson of the Delta State Police Command, Edefa Bright, were unsuccessful as calls and messages went unanswered.

Naira abuse has remained a persistent issue in Nigeria, especially at social events where spraying money is viewed as a display of wealth. Section 21 of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act prohibits the mutilation, tampering, or mishandling of the currency.

Viral incidents of naira spraying at parties, concerts, and religious gatherings have increased in recent years. In response, the EFCC has intensified its enforcement actions, making arrests and securing convictions.

The agency insists that mutilating the currency degrades the value of the naira, encourages illicit financial habits, and promotes economic indiscipline. High-profile cases involving celebrities and event organisers have highlighted the EFCC’s renewed commitment, with officials stressing that ignorance of the law is not a defence.