Jubilations as DSS releases former EFCC Chairman Abdulrasheed Bawa, video emerges

The Department of State Service (DSS) has released the embattled former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa according to widespread reports.

A video circulating on social media shows AbdulRasheed Bawa being reunited with his family after spending over 134 days in custody.

The news was confirmed by Punch on its X page (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday night, October 25.

Bawa was arrested by the secret police on June 14 following his suspension by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Some Nigerians took to social media to share their thoughts on the latest developments.

Here are some reactions as gathered by Legit.ng

@I_Dankawu tweeted: "A big congratulations on the release of former EFCC Chairman Abdulrashid Bawa! DSS has granted his freedom after 134 days in custody. A moment of relief and hope."

@Peter81927970 tweeted: "Good for him. But what was his offense ?

@fashemmy2010 tweeted: "Lots of secret bargaining must have led to his freedom..."

@JayItsJam tweeted: "Good to see him freed. He must have come to equity with clean hands unlike the economy saboteur, Emefiele."

@RareTega tweeted: "Elite wants policy reforms as long as it does not control them."

@KennyNuga tweeted: "Good news … Abdulrasheed Bawa is freed."

@ManLikeIcey tweeted: "TINUBU is a tyrant."

@Ishmell07 tweeted: "His career ended at just 43 but he owns something that he will spend for the rest of his life."

DSS Frees Former EFCC Chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa, he reunites with his Family. pic.twitter.com/Cm2KS2N13H

— Imran Muhammad (@Imranmuhdz) October 25, 2023