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EFCC Declares Rabiu Tijjani Wanted Over Alleged $1.9 Million Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared a 43-year-old man named  Rabiu Auwalu Tijjani wanted over his alleged involvement in a financial crime worth nearly $2 million.

A statement from EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale, said Rabiu Tijjani is declared wanted for alleged conspiracy, fraud, and money laundering involving a total of $1,931,700.12.

Tijjani is from Dala Local Government Area in Kano State. His last known address was 59 Murtala Muhammed Way, Kano, but his current location is unknown.

The EFCC is asking the public for credible information that could assist in apprehending Tijjani. Citizens are encouraged to report to any of the Commission’s offices located in Ibadan, Uyo, Sokoto, Maiduguri, Benin, Makurdi, Kaduna, Ilorin, Enugu, Kano, Lagos, Gombe, Port Harcourt, and Abuja.

Information can also be sent through 08093322644, info@efcc.gov.ng, or by contacting the nearest police station or other security agencies.

The EFCC stressed its ongoing efforts to fight financial crimes and urged the public to help bring those responsible to justice.

KanyiDaily recalls that the EFCC recently arraigned a man, Collins Musa Inu Umoru for allegedly impersonating adult film star, Mia Khalifa on social media to commit internet fraud.

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Tobias Sylvester

Tobias Sylvester is the news editor for Kanyi Daily News and is based in Lagos. Contact Tobias at editor@kanyidaily.com. Got a confidential tip? Submit it here

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