[EFCC] JUST IN: MOHAMMED UMAR STEPS IN AS ACTING EFCC BOSS

Mr. Mohammed Umar is now the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Umar has been directed by President Bola Tinubu to take over the affairs of the commission.

Mohammed was acting chairman of the commission after the suspension of former chairman Ibrahim Magu

On Wednesday evening, President Tinubu suspends the EFCC Chairman indefinitely following what is described as weighty allegations of abuse of office.

Hours to his suspension, Bawa had a meeting with the President today at the State House.

Addendum from previous breaking news:

President Bola Tinubu has suspended Abdulrasheed Bawa, Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

This was announced in a statement by Willie Bassey, Director, Information in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.