The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has declared former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs Sadiya Umar Farouq wanted over allegations of criminal conspiracy, abuse of office, and diversion of public funds.
The anti-graft agency announced this in a notice published on its official website on Saturday.
According to the EFCC, the former minister, who is from Zamfara State, is being sought in connection with an ongoing investigation into alleged financial misconduct. The commission also listed her last known address as EN 008, Okpo River, off Agulu Street, Maitama, Abuja.
The notice, signed by the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, called on members of the public to provide useful information about her whereabouts.
The commission urged anyone with relevant information to contact any of its offices nationwide, reach out through its official phone line and email, or report to the nearest police station.
Sadiya Umar Farouq served as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development under former President Muhammadu Buhari between 2019 and 2023.
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