A High Court in the Federal Capital Territory has ordered the remand of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello at the Kuje Correctional Centre until January 29, 2025.
The former governor’s trial has been postponed to February 25, 2025, following the court’s rejection of his bail application due to procedural issues in its submission.
Justice Maryanne Anenih ruled that the bail request was premature as it was filed before Bello’s appearance in court or custody.
Bello is facing charges from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in a case involving an alleged N110 billion money laundering scheme, along with two co-defendants. In case number CR/7781, they face charges of conspiracy, criminal breach of trust, and unlawful possession of property.
The EFCC alleges that the former governor improperly utilized state funds to acquire multiple properties, including a N950 million residence at 35 Danube Street, Maitama, a N100 million property at 1160 Cadastral Zone C03 in Gwarimpa II, and a N920 million estate at 2 Justice Chukwudifu Oputa Street, Asokoro, all in Abuja.
