Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has been remanded in Kuje Correctional Centre by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja, following his arraignment on charges of alleged N110 billion fraud.
Presiding Judge Maryann Anenih denied Bello’s bail application, deeming it premature as it was filed before his arrest and arraignment. The court has scheduled further proceedings for January 29, February 25, and February 27, 2025.
Bello, along with his nephew and two others, faces charges including conspiracy, criminal breach of trust, and possession of unlawfully obtained property. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) alleges that these offenses amount to N110 billion in money laundering.
The court granted bail to Bello’s co-defendants, Umar Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu, each set at N300 million with stringent conditions, including two sureties owning property within the Maitama District of the FCT. They are required to remain within the FCT unless granted court permission to travel.
This development marks a significant step in the legal proceedings against the former governor, as the court prepares for the next phase of the trial.
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