The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will arraign the immediate past Governor of Kogi state, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, today, Thursday, November 28, before the Federal High Court in Abuja.
Bello, alongside his nephew Ali Bello, and two others—Dauda Suleiman and Abdulsalam Hudu—will appear before Justice Emeka Nwite to face a 19-count charge involving alleged fraud totalling ₦80.2 billion.
The EFCC accuses the defendants of money laundering, breach of trust, and misappropriation of public funds.
More to follow…