The Department of State Services (DSS) has officially announced the release of Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa, the former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). ‘
This development was confirmed by Dr. Peter Afunanya, the Director of Public Relations and Strategic Communications for the DSS, in a statement issued to reporters in the late hours of Wednesday 25th October, 2023.
Dr. Afunanya conveyed that Mr. Bawa was set free on Wednesday night, marking the culmination of his detainment by the DSS. However, the statement did not provide explicit details regarding the conditions of his release, leaving the public to speculate on the nature of the arrangement that led to this outcome.
In the statement, Dr. Afunanya made the following declaration, “DSS confirms release of former EFCC chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa, a few hours ago, ( today 25th October, 2023)’
This announcement was met with great interest, as it marked the end of a chapter in the life of Mr. Bawa, who had been in the custody of the DSS since June 14 following his suspension by the Federal Government.
The release of Mr. Bawa raises questions about the circumstances surrounding his detention and what factors may have influenced the decision to release him at this particular juncture.
Additionally, the absence of detailed information in the statement from the DSS has given rise to curiosity about the terms and conditions that might have been agreed upon for his release. This development will undoubtedly continue to be a subject of discussion and analysis in the coming days.