The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Sadiya Umar-Farouq, the former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, wanted over allegations of fraud.
EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, made the announcement on Saturday in a wanted notice posted on the commission’s website.
Farouq, who served as a minister under former President Muhammadu Buhari from 2019 to 2023, is wanted for alleged criminal conspiracy, abuse of office, and the diversion of public funds.
Oyewale confirmed that Farouq, aged 52, is from Zamfara State, and her last known address is listed as EN 008, Okpo River, off Agulu Street, Maitama, Abuja.
The EFCC spokesperson urged the public to assist in locating Farouq and provided contact details for anyone with information about her whereabouts.
“The public is hereby notified that Sadiya Umar Farouq, whose photograph appears above, is wanted by the EFCC in connection with an alleged case of criminal conspiracy, abuse of office, and diversion of public funds,” the notice stated.
The EFCC further encouraged members of the public to report any useful information to its offices located in Ibadan, Uyo, Sokoto, Maiduguri, Benin, Makurdi, Kaduna, Ilorin, Enugu, Kano, Lagos, Gombe, Port Harcourt, or Abuja. Additionally, the commission can be contacted via phone at 08093322644 or by email at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]). Information can also be reported to the nearest police station.
