Kano Court Convicts Musician, TikToker for Naira Abuse in Viral Videos
A Federal High Court in Kano has sentenced popular TikTok personality, Abubakar Ibrahim, known as “G-Fresh,” and Hausa musician Hamisu Sa’id Yusuf, widely known as “Hamisu Breaker,” for defacing the Nigerian currency in violation of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act.
Justice S.M. Shuaibu delivered the ruling after both men pleaded guilty to separate one-count charges filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over their roles in widely circulated videos that showed them spraying and trampling on naira notes.
According to the EFCC, Abubakar was found guilty of spraying and stepping on ₦14,000 in ₦1,000 notes while dancing at a shop in Tarauni Local Government Area in November 2024. Hamisu Breaker was convicted for spraying ₦30,000 in ₦200 notes during a social gathering in Hadejia, Jigawa State, that same month.
The court heard that their actions contravened Section 21(1) of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 2007, which prohibits tampering with the nation’s legal tender. EFCC prosecutor, Zarami Mohammed, presented video evidence and witness testimony to support the charges.
After reviewing the submissions, Justice Shuaibu sentenced each defendant to five months imprisonment, with an option of ₦200,000 fine.
The EFCC has reiterated its commitment to enforcing laws related to naira integrity, urging the public to respect the national currency and refrain from acts that diminish its value or dignity.
