The FBI has issued a warning that disclosing certain records related to President Bola Tinubu might jeopardize the safety of individuals.
The agency is seeking approval from a US federal court to privately clarify the reasons for withholding some documents.
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In a filing from August 20, 2026, to the US District Court for the District of Columbia, the FBI expressed its intention to provide a confidential declaration that supports its use of exemptions from the Freedom of Information Act concerning sensitive law-enforcement information.
The records, requested by transparency advocate Aaron Greenspan, include Tinubu’s complete FBI file and interview records from a case dating back to 1992-1993.
The FBI stated that publicly disclosing some of its rationale for withholding these records could expose law enforcement techniques or pose risks to individuals’ safety.
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This situation is part of an ongoing FOIA lawsuit regarding past US investigations tied to Tinubu.
The FBI indicated it would submit its confidential declaration by August 28, provided the court accepts its request. The filing does not specify who might be at risk.
