The Federal Capital Territory High Court has ordered the remand of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, in the Kuje Correctional Centre until January 29, 2025.
The court has also adjourned the former governor’s trial to February 25, 2025.
This decision followed the court’s rejection of Bello’s bail application due to procedural flaws in its filing. Justice Maryanne Anenih stated, “The bail application was premature as it was filed before Bello was present in court or in custody.”
Bello, along with two others, is facing charges filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged N110 billion money laundering case.
In case number CR/7781, the defendants are charged with conspiracy, criminal breach of trust, and unlawful possession of property.
According to the EFCC, the former governor allegedly misappropriated state funds to purchase several properties, including:
No. 35 Danube Street, Maitama District, Abuja, worth N950 million
No. 1160 Cadastral Zone C03, Gwarimpa II District, Abuja, worth N100 million
No. 2 Justice Chukwudifu Oputa Street, Asokoro, Abuja, worth N920 million
Recall, Bello who was declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), has been in the detention since November 25, 2024.
