Court orders EFCC to produce Bauchi finance commissioner

A Federal High Court in Abuja has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to produce the Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance amid an alleged N4.6 billion money laundering case. The People's Redemption Party has commended the EFCC for arresting and investigating the official.

The Federal High Court in Abuja issued an order on December 25, 2025, requiring the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to produce Yakubu, the Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance, in connection with an alleged N4.6 billion money laundering scandal. This directive comes as the EFCC continues its arrest and investigation into the matter.

The People's Redemption Party (PRP) has publicly commended the EFCC for its actions against the commissioner, highlighting the importance of accountability in public finance. No further details on the specifics of the allegations or the commissioner's response were available from the sources.

This case underscores ongoing efforts to combat financial crimes in Nigeria, with the court intervention ensuring procedural compliance in the probe.

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