The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared 43-year-old Rabiu Auwalu Tijjani wanted in connection with an alleged financial fraud totaling $1.9 million.
The anti-graft agency made this known in a statement released by its spokesperson, Dele Oyewale.
Tijjani, who hails from Dala Local Government Area in Kano State, is reportedly involved in crimes bordering on conspiracy, obtaining money under false pretence, and laundering illicit funds.
The EFCC emphasized that efforts to trace his whereabouts have been unsuccessful, noting that his last known address was 59 Murtala Muhammed Way in Kano.
The commission has urged members of the public to come forward with any credible information that could lead to his arrest. The agency provided several avenues for the public to report tips, including phone, email, and in-person visits to any of its regional offices across the country.
“Anyone with useful information about the suspect’s whereabouts should contact the EFCC through our offices in Ibadan, Uyo, Sokoto, Maiduguri, Benin, Makurdi, Kaduna, Ilorin, Enugu, Kano, Lagos, Gombe, Port Harcourt, or Abuja,” the statement read.
The public can also report to the nearest police station or any other security agency, or reach the Commission through its official phone line: 08093322644 or email: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).
The EFCC reiterated its dedication to rooting out financial crime and bringing perpetrators to justice. It also called on Nigerians to play a role in the national effort to combat corruption by promptly sharing relevant information.
“Public cooperation is essential to our mandate. We urge everyone to remain vigilant and support the fight against economic and financial crimes,” the statement added.
Rabiu Tijjani’s case is part of the Commission’s ongoing efforts to pursue suspects engaged in complex fraud schemes and to recover stolen funds. His alleged involvement in a fraud scheme of such magnitude further highlights the persistent challenges posed by white-collar crimes in Nigeria.
As investigations continue, the EFCC has assured that all leads will be followed up with diligence and professionalism, while also promising that anyone found culpable will face the full weight of the law.
What You Should Know
Rabiu Auwalu Tijjani, wanted by the EFCC for allegedly defrauding victims of $1.9 million, is currently at large.
Authorities are calling on the public to assist in locating him by contacting EFCC offices nationwide or reporting anonymously through the agency’s phone and email channels.
