EFCC Declares Ex-Humanitarian Affairs Minister, Sadiya Farouq Wanted
The anti-graft agency says Farouq and co-defendants misappropriated about $1.3 million and N746.6 million in public funds.
- On Saturday, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission declared former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development Sadiya Umar Farouq a wanted person for alleged "Criminal Conspiracy, Abuse of Office, Diversion of Public Funds."
- Following the failure of Farouq and permanent secretary Nura Alkali to appear for court arraignment, a Federal Capital Territory High Court issued an arrest warrant on April 16, 2026.
- Alleging misappropriation of about $1.3 million and N746.6 million, the EFCC filed a 21-count charge against the defendants for diverting funds meant for social intervention programmes.
- Officials listed Farouq's last known address as EN008, Okpo River, off Agulu Street, Maitama, Abuja, and requested anyone with information contact the Commission through official channels.
- Farouq served as minister between 2019 and 2023 under the late President Muhammadu Buhari; her case is now part of a broader investigation into alleged N37 billion fraud within the ministry.
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EFCC declares former Humanitarian Affairs Minister Sadiya Umar Farouq wanted
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Sadiya Umar Farouq, wanted over alleged cases of criminal conspiracy, abuse of office, and diversion of public funds.
EFCC declares ex-Humanitarian Affairs Minister, Sadiya Farouq wanted
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has declared a former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, wanted over alleged abuse of office and diversion of public funds. This was announced in a notice shared via the agency’s official website on Saturday. “Farouq, 52, is an indigene of Zamfara State and her last known address is EN008, Okpo River, off Agulu street, Maitama, Abuja. “Anybody with usef…
EFCC declares former humanitarian minister Farouq wanted
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EFCC Declares Buhari ex-minister Sadiya Farouq Wanted Over Alleged Fund Diversion
Ghazali Ibrahim The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, wanted over allegations of 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, calling on members of the public to assist with information on her whereabouts. According to the EFCC, Faro…
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Freedom OnlineEFCC declares ex-Minister Sadiya Farouq wanted over alleged fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, wanted over alleged involvement in a case of criminal conspiracy, abuse of office and diversion of public funds.
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