The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has declared former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, wanted over alleged abuse of office and diversion of public funds.
The anti-graft agency made the announcement in a notice published on its official website on Saturday, stating that the former minister is being sought in connection with an ongoing investigation into alleged financial misconduct.
According to the notice, Farouq, 52, is an indigene of Zamfara State, with her last known address listed as EN008, Okpo River, off Agulu Street, Maitama, Abuja.
The commission called on members of the public with useful information regarding her whereabouts to contact any of its offices nationwide.
Phone numbers and other contact details for reaching the agency were also provided in the notice to facilitate her arrest and investigation.
