Professor Usman Yusuf, a former executive secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

The EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the arrest during a phone conversation on Wednesday. According to Oyewale, EFCC operatives raided Yusuf’s residence before taking him into custody.

The anti-graft agency has announced that Professor Yusuf will be arraigned on Thursday, January 30, 2025.

His arrest follows a petition submitted during the tenure of former President Muhammadu Buhari, which was also directed to the Federal Ministry of Health. The petition accused him of misconduct and fraudulent activities.

Professor Yusuf was previously dismissed from his position in 2019 after a fact-finding panel, set up by the Ministry of Health, found him responsible for the alleged mismanagement of N919 million. Despite being recommended for dismissal, he was initially suspended but was later relieved of his duties by former President Buhari.

His upcoming arraignment is expected to shed more light on the allegations against him.