Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have raided the Abuja residence of Prof. Usman Yusuf, a former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), and taken him into custody.
The arrest, which took place at about 4:46 PM on Wednesday, was carried out in the presence of his wife and children. The gun-wielding operatives reportedly took him to an undisclosed location.
While the EFCC has not officially disclosed the reason for his arrest, sources suggest it may be linked to his tenure at NHIS. A fact-finding panel set up by the Federal Ministry of Health had previously accused Yusuf of mismanaging N919 million, leading to his dismissal by former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019.
A source close to the investigation stated, “The reason for his arrest can’t be made public now because investigations are still ongoing. What I know is that he’s in custody and will assist detectives with their inquiries.”
When contacted, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale said he would look into the matter and respond, but no further details had been provided as of the time of this report.
