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The Digest:

EFCC has arrested Angel Oyeghe, a self-proclaimed archbishop, after a video showed her church members spraying naira notes on a cow during a service. The incident highlights the ongoing tension between religious expression and national regulations.

Key Points:
  • EFCC arrested Angel Oyeghe of Faith Healing Ministry in Warri
  • A viral video showed church members spraying naira on a live cow
  • Charges include conspiracy and naira mutilation under the CBN Act
  • An arrest made by the EFCC Benin Zonal Directorate on Tuesday
  • Section 21 of the CBN Act 2007 prohibits currency abuse
  • Oyeghe has given statements; other suspects are being pursued
  • The case will be prosecuted after the investigation is completed
As Nigeria continues to navigate the intersection of faith and finance, this arrest reinforces that currency laws apply equally to all, regardless of spiritual context.

Sources: The Cable