EFCC Raids Abuja Home of Former NHIS Secretary Usman Yusuf, Takes Him Into Custody

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, Daily Trust has confirmed.

The gun-wielding operatives reportedly arrested the professor of haematology-oncology and bone marrow transplantation at about 4:46 p.m. on Wednesday in the presence of his wife and children. The reason for his arrest has not yet been disclosed.

Sources familiar with the development revealed that Yusuf was taken to an unknown location after his arrest. While details remain unclear, his detention may be linked to his tenure at NHIS.

“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 in their investigations,” a highly placed source told Daily Trust on Wednesday night.

Yusuf was dismissed in 2019 by former President Muhammadu Buhari, seven months after a fact-finding panel set up by the Federal Ministry of Health recommended his removal over alleged mismanagement of N919 million.

When contacted, EFCC spokesman Dele Oyewale said he would look into the matter and provide details but had yet to do so as of the time this report was filed.