Bashir Haske: EFCC declares Atiku’s son-in-law wanted

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Abdullahi Bashir Haske, son-in-law of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, wanted for his alleged involvement in criminal conspiracy and money laundering.

In a statement issued on Thursday, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale said the anti-graft agency has placed Haske on its wanted list and is appealing to Nigerians for information that could lead to his arrest.

“The public is hereby notified that Abdullahi Bashir Haske, whose photograph appears above, is wanted by the EFCC in an alleged case of criminal conspiracy and money laundering,” the statement read.

According to the Commission, Haske is 38 years old and was last known to reside at No. 6 Mosley Road, Ikoyi, and 952/953 Idejo Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.

The EFCC urged anyone with knowledge of his whereabouts to report to its offices in Abuja, Lagos, Ibadan, Uyo, Sokoto, Maiduguri, Benin, Makurdi, Kaduna, Ilorin, Enugu, Kano, Gombe, and Port Harcourt.

According to the anti-graft agency, information can also be provided through the Commission’s dedicated hotlines and email address.

Though the EFCC did not release further details of the allegations, Haske, a businessman and energy investor, has been previously linked to investigations into public sector contracts and financial transactions involving politically exposed persons.

His relationship as a son-in-law to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar is expected to add political weight to the case.

The declaration is the latest in the EFCC’s crackdown on high-profile individuals accused of economic crimes, illicit financial flows, and abuse of public trust. In recent months, the Commission has intensified efforts to recover funds allegedly diverted through money laundering schemes, with several politically connected figures under scrutiny.

As of press time, Haske had not publicly responded to the EFCC notice, and Atiku Abubakar’s camp has also not issued a statement.