The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Rabiu Auwalu Tijjani, a native of Kano State, wanted in connection with alleged money laundering amounting to $1,931,700.12.
This announcement was made in a public notice signed by Dele Oyewale, Head of Media and Publicity at the EFCC, dated July 11, 2025.
According to the commission, Tijjani is wanted for his alleged involvement in conspiracy, obtaining money under pretenses, and money laundering—offenses that contravene several financial laws.
“The public is hereby notified that RABIU AUWALU TIJJANI, whose photograph appears above, is wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in a case of conspiracy, obtaining money by false pretence, and money laundering to the tune of $1,931,700.12 (One Million, Nine Hundred and Thirty-One Thousand, Seven Hundred United States Dollars and Twelve Cents),” the statement read in part.
Tijjani, 43, hails from Dala Local Government Area in Kano State. His last known address is 59 Murtala Muhammed Way, Kano.
The EFCC is urging anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact any of its offices across the country—in Ibadan, Uyo, Sokoto, Maiduguri, Benin, Makurdi, Kaduna, Ilorin, Enugu, Kano, Lagos, Gombe, Port Harcourt, or Abuja. Information can also be provided via phone at 08093322644, email at info@efcc.gov.ng, or through the nearest police station or relevant security agency.
