DSS interrogates EFCC Chairman Bawa on reason for suspension

The Department of State Services(DSS), on Wednesday night, said it has invited the suspended Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, for further investigations.

DSS public relations director Peter Afunaya made this known in a statement issued on Wednesday night, June 14, via Twitter.

This development follows President Bola Tinubu’s approval of Bawa’s indefinite suspension “to allow for proper investigation into his conduct while in office.”

The statement sighted by Legit.ng reads thus: "The Department of State Services (DSS) has invited Abdulrasheed Bawa, the suspended Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Bawa arrived a few hours ago.

"The invitation relates to some investigative activities concerning him.

"Peter Afunanya, Public Relations Officer, Department of State Services, National Headquarters, Abuja, confirmed in a statement on Wednesday night, June 14th, 2023."


The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation has explained why President Bola Ahmed Tinubu suspended Abdulrasheed Bawa as the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

A statement by Willie Bassey, Director, Information in the office of the SGF, said President Tinubu suspended Bawa to allow for a proper investigation into his conduct while in office.

The statement further noted that weighty allegations of abuse of office were levelled against Bawa, hence the probe.