The Department of State Service (DSS) Wednesday evening freed Abdulrasheed Bawa, the former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
“DSS confirms release of former EFCC chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa, a few hours ago (today 25th October, 2023),” DSS said in a statement.
Bawa reunited with his family amid celebration shortly after his release from DSS custody after 134 days in detention.
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Recall that the former EFCC chairman was arrested by the DSS in mid-June following his suspension by President Bola Tinubu.
Although DSS spokesman Peter Afunanya said Bawa arrived DSS office to honour an ‘invitation’, he was not allowed to leave until after four months.
Afunanya said the ‘invitation’ by the Nigerian secret police relates to some investigative activities concerning Bawa’s tenure as EFCC chairman.
The Presidency and the DSS did not disclose the outcome of its investigation on Bawa as of the time of filing this report.
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VIDEO: DSS Frees Ex-EFCC Boss, Bawa After 134 Days
The Department of State Service has freed embattled ex-EFCC boss, Abdulrasheed Bawa, after over 134 days in custody.
The PUNCH can confirm that Bawa was released Wednesday night.
The secret police arrested Bawa on June 14,… pic.twitter.com/9zT5wqxIih
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