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Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, was current in courtroom as his trial on fraud allegations commenced earlier than Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal Excessive Courtroom in Maitama, Abuja.
Bello is going through a 19-count cost introduced towards him by the Financial and Monetary Crimes Fee (EFCC), with allegations bordering on monetary misconduct. The courtroom has granted him bail set at ₦500 million, with two sureties in like sum.
Along with this case, the previous governor can be standing trial on a separate 16-count cost earlier than the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Excessive Courtroom. In that case, presided over by Justice Maryann Anenih, he has equally been granted bail within the sum of ₦500 million, requiring three sureties.
Bello’s authorized battle with the anti-graft company continues as each circumstances progress in courtroom.
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