Ex-EFCC boss, Bawa regains freedom

Abdulrasheed Bawa, the former EFCC boss, has been released by the Department of State Service (DSS)  custody.

He was released on Wednesday night, October 25, after 134 days in jail, by the secret police.

In a viral video, he was seen jubilating with his family after release.

According to harmattan news, Bawa was arrested and detained by the DSS on June 14, 2023, while following an invitation for unspecified reasons, following a visit to President Bola Tinubu earlier that day.

DSS confirms release of former EFCC chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa, a few hours ago (today 25th October, 2023).

Peter Afunanya, Ph.D, fsi
Director, Public Relations and Strategic Communications
Department of State Services
National Headquarters
Abuja.
25th October, 2023

— Department of State Services (DSS) (@OfficialDSSNG) October 25, 2023