Nigeria’s anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has issued a wanted notice for Abdullahi Bashir Haske, a high-profile businessman and son-in-law of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, over allegations of money laundering and criminal conspiracy.
In an official statement signed by the commission’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, the agency urged the public to provide credible information that could lead to Haske’s arrest. “The public is hereby notified that Abdullahi Bashir Haske, whose photograph appears above, is wanted by the EFCC in connection with an alleged case of criminal conspiracy and money laundering,” the notice read.
According to the EFCC, the 38-year-old Haske was last sighted in Lagos at two exclusive locations, No. 6 Mosley Road, Ikoyi, and 952/953 Idejo Street, Victoria Island. Investigators believe he may still be within the country, and the commission has called on Nigerians to be vigilant and report any sightings immediately.
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The EFCC emphasized that information can be submitted at its offices in Abuja, Lagos, Kano, Port Harcourt, Ibadan, and other state commands. The commission also provided official telephone lines and email channels for the public to share tips that could assist in tracking down Haske.
This dramatic turn of events has fueled speculation about the political implications of the case, given Haske’s close ties to Atiku Abubakar, one of Nigeria’s most prominent political figures. The move comes amid heightened scrutiny of financial crimes in the country, with the EFCC vowing to intensify its crackdown on corruption regardless of political affiliation or social status.
Haske’s case now joins the growing list of high-profile financial crime investigations in Nigeria, and many will be watching closely to see whether the embattled businessman surrenders to authorities or remains at large.
