Legal Action: Court Demands Yahaya Bello’s Presence

Legal Action: Court Demands Yahaya Bello’s Presence

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Maitama has issued a public summons for the former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, to appear in court and respond to a new 16-count charge against him…….CONTINUE READING 

According to Naija News, Bello is required to attend court on October 24 for his arraignment alongside two other defendants.

Justice Maryanne Anenih made the ruling on Thursday after considering an application from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). She ordered the EFCC to publish the summons in a widely circulated newspaper.

Additionally, Justice Anenih directed the EFCC to post copies of the summons at Bello’s last known address and in prominent areas of the court premises.

The EFCC stated that it has been unable to serve the former governor with the charges filed on September 24, which involve allegations of criminal breach of trust amounting to ₦110.4 billion. The other defendants in the case are Umar Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu.

Bello’s absence had previously delayed the arraignment that was scheduled for Thursday.

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