Breaking: EFCC Declares Atiku's Son In-Law Wanted, Reason Emerge
- The EFCC has declared Abdullahi Bashir-Haske, a son-in-law to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and a businessman, wanted
- According to the anti-graft agency, the businessman is to answer questions on money laundering and criminal conspiracy allegations
- Appealing to the public for help in locating Bashir-Haske, the EFFC said he was last seen at his residences in Ikoyi and Victoria Island, Lagos
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Abdullahi Bashir Haske, a son-in-law of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and a businessman, wanted over the allegation of money laundering and criminal conspiracy.
This was disclosed in a notice by the head of media and publicity of the EFCC, Dele Oyewale, calling on the public to help with any useful information about Haske's whereabouts. He added that he should be reported to the nearest police station or any EFCC office.
Source: Twitter
EFCC seeking whereabouts of Abdullahi Bashir Haske
The EFCC shared the 38-year-old's photograph, saying he was last seen last at his home at 6 Mosley Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, and 952/953 Idejo Street, Victoria Island, also in Lagos.
The anti-graft agency then appealed for Nigerians' support in tracking the former Vice-President's in-law down by providing any credible information about him.
The commission listed its offices in Ibadan, Uyo, Sokoto, Maiduguri, Benin, Makurdi, Kaduna, Ilorin, Enugu, Kano, Lagos, Gombe, Port Harcourt, and Abuja for reporting tip-offs.
According to the anti-graft agency, any useful information about the wanted businessman could be shared through all its official social media platforms.
Source: Twitter
Bashir Haske: EFCC allegedly probing NNPC boss
Earlier in August, The Cable reported that Bayo Ojulari, the chairman of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited, had come under investigation for allegedly transferring millions of dollars to the AA&R Investment Group account.
The company was said to be dealing with energy, agricultural business, logistics, and information and communication technology. Bashir-Haske was reported to be the founder and group managing director of the company and is married to the daughter of the former Vice-President.
Atiku, who contested against President Bola Tinubu in the 2023 election under the umbrella of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has remained a presidential hopeful of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), where he may contest against Tinubu in the 2027 poll.
The report cited sources that the Presidency considered the NNPC under Ojulari doing business with Bashir-Haske as a way of funding Atiku's campaign against President Tinubu ahead of the 2027 election.
The EFCC's announcement declaring the businessman wanted is below:
EFCC releases former Sokoto governor after backlash
Legit.ng earlier reported that the EFCC had released the former governor of Sokoto State and the senator currently representing Sokoto South in the National Assembly on administrative bail.
Aminu Tambuwal, who was detained by the anti-graft agency on August 11, was released on August 12 after the ADC alleged that its leaders were being targeted for political reasons.
Source: Legit.ng
