Buhari’s Ex-Aide Expresses Concern As Detained Binance Executive Escapes Custody, Flees Nigeria

Buhari’s Ex-Aide Expresses Concern As Detained Binance Executive Escapes Custody, Flees Nigeria

Bashir Ahmad, a former presidential aide, has responded to the escape of a key Binance executive from the custody of the Nigerian Government……READ ALSO Why Buhari Failed On Security, Others – Ex-Aide Speaks

Recall that Nadeem Anjarwalla, Binance’s Africa regional manager, along with Tigran Gambaryan, were initially detained upon their arrival in Nigeria on February 26, 2024, on allegations of tax evasion and other charges.

Following Binance’s failure to comply with a court order demanding data on Nigerian traders, the detention of the duo was extended to prevent evidence tampering.

However, according to PREMIUM TIMES, Anjarwalla managed to escape on Friday, March 22, from a guest house in Abuja where he and a colleague were being held.

It was reported that the escape occurred when guards permitted him to visit a nearby mosque for Ramadan prayers.

The dual British-Kenyan citizen is believed to have left Abuja aboard a Middle Eastern airline, raising questions about his departure despite Nigerian authorities holding his British passport.

The escape of the foreigner has raised speculation about the oversight and privileges granted to the detainees, including phone access, which may have facilitated the escape plan.

In response to the development, Zakari Mijinyawa, the spokesman of the National Security Adviser’s office, acknowledged the incident but has yet to provide further details.

Mijinyawa disclosed that efforts are underway to determine Anjarwalla’s destination and facilitate his return to custody.

Reacting to the situation in a post via his X page on Monday, Ahmad expressed concern that some elements are not pleased with the Federal Government’s efforts to sanitize the foreign exchange market.

The former aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari suggested that these elements are now attempting to undermine the Government from within.

He wrote: “There must be some elements that are not happy with the government’s efforts, and now they are trying to sabotage it from within.”

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