DSS confirms release of former EFCC Chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa

Former EFCC Chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa

The immediate-past chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdurasheed Bawa, has been released from detention.

Recalled Bawa was arrested by the Department of State Service (DSS) on June 14, 2023, hours after his suspension from office as EFCC Chairman by President Bola Tinubu over alleged abuse of office and corrupt related Offences.

His released from detention was confirmed by the secret police on Wednesday night.