By Ayodele Oni
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) has clarified that, for now, it has not declared former Zamfara Governor Bello Matawalle wanted, but that the former governor is having issues with the Commission.
The Commission on Sunday in a statement by its Head, Media and Publicity, Wilson Uwujaren, was reacting to media report that the former governor has been declared wanted.
The statement reads, ‘’The attention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has been drawn to a report, entitled, Alleged N70b Fraud: EFCC Declares Ex-Zamfara Governor Matawalle Wanted.
“The report, appears and purports that the Commission had declared a former Zamafara State governor, Bello Matawalle wanted and requested the Department of State Service, DSS, to arrest him, “anywhere he is seen”.
“Without prejudice to the case involving the former governor, the report is incorrect as the Commission has yet to declare Matawalle wanted or solicit the assistance of any Agency, including the DSS, to effect his arrest.
“The Commission has standard procedure for declaring persons wanted and communicating same to the public, not through faceless security sources.”
Mattawale had accused the former chairman of the commission, Mr Bawa of allegedly demanding from him a bribe running to million dollars.
 has clarified that, for now, it has not declared former Zamfara Governor Bello Matawalle wanted, but that the former governor is having issues with the Commission.){kind=link}