Tag: Yahaya Bello
Kogi State Assembly Calls for Removal of Yahaya Bello’s Name from EFCC’s Wanted List
In a surprising turn of events, the Kogi State Assembly has formally requested the removal of former Governor Yahaya Bello’s name from the list of individuals wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). This comes amidst Bello’s refusal to appear before the anti-graft commission and his reported resistance to arrest, following accusations of…
EFCC Declares Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello Wanted
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has officially declared former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, wanted for alleged economic and financial crimes amounting to N80.2 billion. In a statement released by the agency, it was revealed that Yahaya Bello is wanted in connection with offenses related to economic and financial crimes, specifically involving the…
EFCC Set to Arraign Ex-Governor Yahaya Bello for Alleged N80.2 Billion Money Laundering
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced plans to arraign former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Adoza Bello, before a Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, April 18, 2024. Bello will face trial alongside three other suspects – Ali Bello, Dauda Suleiman, and Abdulsalam Hudu – on 19-count charges related to money…
Federal High Court Grants EFCC Warrant to Apprehend Ex-Governor Yahaya Bello
In a significant development, the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) authorization to apprehend former Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State. This decision comes ahead of his scheduled court appearance on Thursday. Justice Emeka Nwite approved the warrant earlier today in response to the EFCC’s request. The…