The Department of State Security Services has released the former EFCC boss, Abdulrasheed Bawa.
POLITICS NIGERIA reports that this is after over 134 days in custody.
According to Presidential and Security Sources, Bawa was released on Wednesday night.
In June, the office of the Secretary to the Government of Federation (SGF) had said in a statement signed by Willie Bassey, Director of Information, that the ex-EFCC boss’ suspension resulted from “weighty allegations of abuse of office levelled against him.”
Watch a video of Bawa reuniting with his Family below..
DSS Frees Former EFCC Chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa, he reunites with his Family. pic.twitter.com/Cm2KS2N13H
— Imran Muhammad (@Imranmuhdz) October 25, 2023
The DSS has confirmed the release of the ex-EFCC boss:
DSS confirms release of former EFCC chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa, a few hours ago (today 25th October, 2023).
— Department of State Services (DSS) (@OfficialDSSNG) October 25, 2023
Peter Afunanya, Ph.D, fsi
Director, Public Relations and Strategic Communications
Department of State Services
National Headquarters
Abuja.
25th October, 2023
I remember when I was a soldier,