The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has refuted the claim made by certain news outlets that it declared the former governor of Zamfara state, Bello Mattawale, as a wanted person.
According to a statement issued on Sunday and signed by Wilson Uwujaren, the Head of Media & Publicity of the commission, it clarified that the EFCC did not request the Department of State Service (DSS) to apprehend the former governor.
The statement also emphasized that the EFCC will adhere to the standard procedure regarding the case involving the ex-governor.
“The attention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has been drawn to a report, entitled, Alleged N70b Fraud: EFCC Declares Ex-Zamfara Gov, Matawalle Wanted, which appeared in the Sunday Tribune of June 18, 2023, and purports that the Commission had declared a former Zamafara State governor, Bello Matawalle wanted and requested the Department of State Service, DSS, to arrest him, anywhere he is seen”.
“Without prejudice to the case involving the former governor, the report is incorrect as the Commission has yet to declare Matawalle wanted or solicit the assistance of any Agency, including the DSS, to effect his arrest.”
