There were indications at the weekend that suspended Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, may be released soon.
The Federal Government had directed that Bawa should be allowed access to his lawyers and family members.
It was learnt that his lawyers and family members have been having access to him in the custody of the State Security Service (SSS) in the past few weeks.
It was gathered that the challenge has been his alleged refusal to cooperate with investigators by answering questions and volunteering statements, as required.
“The young man has refused to cooperate with investigators. He has refused to answer questions. He has also declined to make a statement. We understand it is within his right to either volunteer statement or decline. I think options are currently being weighed on what next measures to be adopted,” a source said.
Also, a lawyer reportedly said that Bawa’s legal team had been constrained from seeking legal option to enforce his freedom because of a directive from his father.