As part of effort to gain for evidences against suspended Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Abdulrasheed Bawa, operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have launched a search on his Abuja residence and office.
DSS also reportedly invited Bawa’s close associates in the EFCC for interrogation, over alleged mismanagement, misappropriation and diversion of proceeds of sold assets forfeited to the commission.
Truth Live News reports that Bawa, is currently detained in the DSS “Yellow House,” Abuja.
The former EFCC boss is being probed over alleged financial impropriety during his tenure in office.
The secret Police had searched his Gwarinpa home in Abuja on Saturday, in the presence of his wife and children, according to punch
Similarly, a source privy to the operation, noted that Bawa’s office was also searched on the same day by another set of DSS operatives who presented a search warrant.
DSS operatives stormed the EFCC Headquarters in Jabi on Saturday to search the office of the suspended chairman. But they presented a search warrant.
The source added that, “Bawa’s close associates at the office were also invited for questioning this week, and they’re being probed on allegations of mismanagement, misappropriation, and diversion of proceeds forfeited assets sold under Bawa’s watch.”
Meanwhile, a government source, who also pleaded anonymity, however, said the DSS had yet to file charges against the embattled EFCC boss as investigation was still ongoing.
“The DSS is yet to charge him to court because they’re still carrying out their investigation to get enough evidence to help their case.”
Earlier, the DSS obtained an ex parte order to extend Bawa’s detention in their facility, while they continue with their investigation.