HURIWA raises alarm over fresh fraud allegation against Hadiza Baffa
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has again drawn public attention to a fresh case of alleged fraud involving Hadiza Musa Baffa. She was previously accused of fabricating falsehoods and attempting to blackmail a former Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki (SAN). HURIWA said several […]
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has again drawn public attention to a fresh case of alleged fraud involving Hadiza Musa Baffa.
She was previously accused of fabricating falsehoods and attempting to blackmail a former Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki (SAN).
HURIWA said several individuals have accused Ms. Baffa of collecting about ₦16 million under the pretext of facilitating Saudi Arabian visas for the lesser Hajj (Umrah).
When the visas reportedly failed to materialise, the affected persons were said to have filed a direct criminal complaint before a Magistrate Court in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), which then directed the Zuba Police Division to investigate the matter.
HURIWA noted that, based on accounts from police sources, the suspect was later invited for questioning, adding that she was said to have admitted receiving funds from some complainants and requested time to refund the money before being released on bail.
“Reports later indicated that she could not be reached thereafter, prompting further police efforts to trace her, said a statement by Emmanuel Onwubiko
National Coordinator of HURIWA.
The Association stated that the latest incident should be treated with urgency and transparency, given the seriousness of the allegations and the potential impact on public trust.
While calling on the Police to intensify efforts to ensure accountability and justice in the ongoing ₦16 million visa case, HURIWA urged members of the public to remain vigilant and verify information before engaging in any financial transactions.