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Ex-Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Ordered to Kuje Custody Amid N110 Billion Fraud Case
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Excessive Court docket has ordered the remand of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello at Kuje Correctional Centre till January 29, 2025.
The courtroom, presided over by Justice Maryanne Anenih, additionally adjourned Bello’s trial to February 25, 2025. The ruling adopted the rejection of the ex-governor’s bail software because of procedural irregularities. Justice Anenih deemed the appliance untimely, because it was filed earlier than Bello’s formal look in courtroom or detention.
EFCC’s Case In opposition to Yahaya Bello
Bello and two co-defendants are going through prices in case quantity CR/7781, introduced by the Financial and Monetary Crimes Fee (EFCC). The fees embody conspiracy, felony breach of belief, and illegal possession of property tied to an alleged N110 billion cash laundering scheme.
The EFCC alleges that the previous governor misappropriated state funds to amass high-value properties in Abuja:
No. 35 Danube Road, Maitama District (valued at N950 million)
No. 1160 Cadastral Zone C03, Gwarimpa II District (valued at N100 million)
No. 2 Justice Chukwudifu Oputa Road, Asokoro (valued at N920 million)
Ongoing Detention and Authorized Battle
Yahaya Bello has remained in detention since November 25, 2024. The EFCC’s prices mark a big improvement within the struggle towards corruption, drawing nationwide consideration to the case.
Bello’s authorized group has expressed intent to reapply for bail, whereas the prosecution insists on the gravity of the costs and the necessity to guarantee accountability.
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