By Peter.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested self-proclaimed Archbishop Angel Oyeghe, founder of Faith Healing Ministry in Warri, Delta State, on charges of conspiracy, naira mutilation, and suspected money laundering. The Benin Zonal Directorate swooped in on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, after a bizarre viral video surfaced showing church members under her watch showering bundles of naira notes on a live cow during a service—turning worship into what critics are calling a blatant cash desecration.
The Cow Chaos: From Altar to EFCC Custody
The footage, which exploded online with over 500K views in days, captures worshippers flinging cash at the animal in what Oyeghe allegedly supervised as a “miracle” ritual—violating Section 21 of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 2007, which bans naira abuse like spraying or tampering. EFCC operatives pounced, and Oyeghe—described as a “self-acclaimed” cleric—has “made useful statements” during grilling, with court charges looming once probes wrap. The agency’s hunting down accomplices, vowing no one escapes the net.
Naira Abuse Crackdown: From Bobrisky to Church Altars
This isn’t EFCC’s first rodeo on currency crimes—recall Bobrisky and Cubana Chief Priest’s 2024 fines for lavish spraying. Oyeghe’s bust amps the heat on religious figures flouting the law for “prosperity” stunts, sparking debates on faith vs. finances. Central Bank’s rule aims to protect the naira’s integrity, but critics say enforcement’s spotty amid economic woes.
X Erupts: “Cow Miracle or Money Laundering?” Memes and Outrage Flood Feeds
Social media’s a wildfire—over 50K mentions since the arrest, blending shock (“Spraying cow for breakthrough? Na wa o” [post:0]) with memes of holy cash cows [post:0]. Hashtags like #NairaOnCow and #EFCCvsPastor trend, with users roasting: “From tithing to tithe-the-cow—Delta vibes” and calls for “pastor accountability.” One viral: “EFCC, next spray Bobrisky on a goat?” The clip’s 1M+ views fuel fury: “This is why naira dey weak—ritual abuse!”
Oyeghe’s fate hangs on the probe, but this saga’s a stark reminder: Even altars aren’t above the law. Holy or hustle? Your take? Drop below. 💸🐄 #ArchbishopOyeghe #NairaAbuse #EFCCArrest
