Popular Nigerian musician Terry Apala (real name Terry Alexander Ejeh) has been remanded in Ikoyi Correctional Centre after pleading not guilty to charges of Naira mutilation.
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The Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, presided over by Justice Akintayo Aluko, ordered his remand on Friday, April 25, 2025, following his arraignment by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
The EFCC accused Apala of trampling on Naira notes during a social event at La Madison Place, Oniru, Lagos, on January 5, 2025. The charge, under Section 21(1) of the CBN Act 2007, carries penalties for currency abuse.
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Apala’s lawyer, Felix Nwabuda, requested bail, arguing that the artist voluntarily returned from the UK to face trial. "He came on EFCC’s invitation and won’t flee," Nwabuda pleaded. However, prosecution counsel S.I. Suleiman opposed immediate bail, calling the request "alien and unheard of."
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Justice Aluko denied temporary release, adjourning the case to May 5, 2025, for a full bail hearing. The ruling has sparked mixed reactions, with fans questioning the severity of the punishment for Naira abuse.
This case highlights the EFCC’s crackdown on currency mutilation, following previous high-profile arrests. Will Terry Apala secure bail, or will he remain behind bars?
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