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Suspended EFCC chair Bawa in SSS custody

The invitation relates to some investigative activities concerning him.

• June 14, 2023
Abdulrasheed Bawa
Abdulrasheed Bawa [Photo: The Guardian Nigeria]

The Department of State Services (DSS) has invited Abdulrasheed Bawa, the suspended Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). 

This was contained in a statement signed by Peter Afunanya, SSS spokesperson.  

Mr Afunanya said Mr Bawa arrived a few hours ago at the SSS Headquarters, Abuja.

The invitation relates to some investigative activities concerning him.

Mr Bawa was suspended indefinitely on Wednesday by President Bola Tinubu. 

Peter Afunanya Ph.D, fsi

Public Relations Officer

Department of State Services

National Headquarters

Abuja

14th June, 2023

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