Former Reps Member, Farouk Lawan Leaves Kuje Prison After Serving Term

A former member of the House of Representatives from Kano State, Hon Farouk Lawan has stepped into freedom from the Kuje prison having served out his term.

Lawan landed into trouble by demanding and collecting bribe from oil billionaire, Femi Otedola, during the House of Representatives Committee probe into fuel subsidy scam.

He was accordingly prosecuted in law court which found him guilty and was accordingly sentenced to a prison term.

A statement on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, the former lawmaker, Farouk Lawan declared that he had been released.

He expressed gratitude that he is alive and in good health and said that he remains grateful and indebted to his family and friends who stood by him through the trying phase of his life.

The statement which was titled; “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

“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🙏”