The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has declared former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Sadiya Umar Farouq, wanted over allegations bordering on criminal conspiracy, abuse of office, and diversion of public funds.
The anti-graft agency announced the development in a wanted notice released on Saturday, stating that Farouq is being sought in connection with an ongoing investigation into the alleged offences.
According to the commission, the 52-year-old former minister, who hails from Zamfara State, was last known to reside at EN 008, Okpo River, off Agulu Street, Maitama, Abuja.
In the notice signed by EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, the agency appealed to Nigerians to assist with information that could lead to her arrest.
“The public is hereby notified that Sadiya Umar Farouq, whose photograph appears above, is wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in an alleged case of criminal conspiracy, abuse of office, and diversion of public funds,” the statement read.
The commission urged anyone with credible information about her whereabouts to report to any of its offices nationwide or contact the nearest police station.
Farouq served as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development during the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari from 2019 to 2023.
