A former member of the House of Representatives from Kano, Hon Farouk Lawan, has served out his five-year term at Kuje prison.
He had landed himself into trouble by demanding and collecting bribe of $500,000 from oil billionaire, Femi Otedola, during the House of Reps’ Committee probe into fuel subsidy scam.
The court had sentenced him to a prison term.
In a press statement on Tuesday, Farouk Lawan announced to the world that he had been released.
The statement entitled:
“I thank the Almighty Allah – Hon Farouk Lawan,” reads:
“Alhamdulillah
“Alhamdulillah
“Alhamdulillah
“Today marks the beginning of a new chapter in my life as I step out of Kuje Custodial Centre, with a heart full of gratitude to Allah SWT for seeing me through this trial.
“My gratitude is deep, I’m alive and in good health and high spirits to be with my family, friends and associates. I don’t take that for granted.
“I remain grateful and indebted to my family and friends who stood by me through this particularly trying phase of my life.
“May Allah SWT bless you🙏”
Signed
Hon. Farouk Mohammed Lawan
Abuja
22 October 2024
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