The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, who is currently suspended, has been moved from the Department of State Services (DSS) headquarters in Abuja to an undisclosed private facility, News About Nigeria reports.
This decision was made in order to exercise greater control over Bawa, as he had reportedly refused to cooperate with the secret police and provide statements while in their custody.
Bawa had previously asserted that the DSS had no authority to detain him without formal charges, leading to his refusal to provide any written statements while in custody.
However, on Tuesday, an anonymous source revealed that Bawa had been relocated from the DSS headquarters to one of their private facilities.
According to the undisclosed security source ” Bawa has been transferred from the DSS headquarters to a private facility to ensure complete authority over him. This decision was made due to Bawa’s refusal to provide the requested statements while in custody”
Both Bawa and the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, are currently being held in detention.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu issued their suspension shortly after assuming office as the successor to Muhammadu Buhari.
The allegations against Bawa and Emefiele include charges of corruption and abuse of office.
Their removal from their respective positions was seen as a response to these accusations.
The decision to transfer Bawa to a private facility indicates a desire for increased supervision and control over his actions.
By moving him away from the DSS headquarters, where he had previously refused to cooperate, the authorities aim to exert more influence over him and potentially obtain the statements they require.
This development follows a series of events surrounding Bawa and Emefiele, which have led to their current detention.
The accusations against them have raised concerns about corruption within the EFCC and the CBN, two institutions responsible for combating financial crimes and ensuring the integrity of Nigeria’s financial system.
