US EditionNigeria: EFCC Declares Atiku's Son-in-Law Wanted Over Alleged Money Laundering
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission seeks public assistance in locating Abdullahi Bashir Haske, aged 38, for alleged criminal conspiracy and substantial money laundering.
- On Thursday, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission declared Abdullahi Bashir Haske wanted for alleged criminal conspiracy and money laundering, EFCC spokesman Dele Oyewale announced.
- Earlier this year, the Coalition of Nigerian Patriots for Good Governance announced a nationwide protest for July 1, 2025, citing an alleged N5.7 billion NNPCL consultancy fraud worth nearly $4 million.
- The EFCC released Abdullahi Bashir Haske's photograph on its official X handle; he was last known to reside at No 6 Mosley Road, Ikoyi, and 952/953 Idejo Street, Victoria Island, Lagos State, and sources say one passport was seized while he escaped with another on Friday.
- The EFCC urged Nigerians to report credible information to the nearest police station or any regional office in cities like Ibadan, Uyo, Sokoto, and Abuja, adding tips can be sent via its telephone hotline and official email to strengthen anti-corruption efforts.
- Haske is married to one of Atiku Abubakar's daughters and has long been identified as a close associate in business and political circles; SaharaReporters linked him to coordinating a luxury Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited retreat flown on five private jets.
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Nigeria: EFCC Declares Atiku's Son-in-Law Wanted Over Alleged Money Laundering
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared a businessman and son-in-law of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Abdullahi Bashir Haske, wanted over an alleged case of criminal conspiracy and money laundering.
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Nigeria: Anti-graft Agency Declares Atiku’s Son-in-Law Wanted For Money Laundering
By Emmanuel Nduka Obisue The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Abdullahi Bashir Haske, son-in-law of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, wanted over allegations of criminal conspiracy and money laundering. The agency’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, urging Nigerians to provide information that could assist in Haske’s arrest. “The public is hereby notified that Abdullahi Bashir…
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