The legal team of Adamawa-born entrepreneur, Abdullahi Bashir Haske, has faulted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for declaring him wanted over alleged money laundering and criminal conspiracy.
On Friday, the EFCC announced Haske, a son-in-law of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, wanted in connection with the allegations. The declaration, signed by the agency’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, urged members of the public to provide information that could aid his arrest.
According to the notice dated August 21, 2025, Haske, 38, was last traced to addresses in Ikoyi and Victoria Island, Lagos. The commission also encouraged the public to reach any of its offices nationwide or provide details through its official hotlines and email.
Reacting, Haske’s lead counsel, Nkemakolam Okoro, described the EFCC’s action as “a blatant act of illegality and abuse of process.” He said a motion was already pending before the Federal High Court, Abuja, challenging the validity of the arrest warrant earlier obtained by the commission.
Okoro argued that his client had consistently cooperated with investigators, honoured EFCC’s invitation in July, and submitted medical reports after developing health complications in detention. He maintained that it was unjustified for the commission to secure a warrant before Haske’s agreed return date.
