The trial of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello on alleged fraud charges has resumed today, with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) taking over security arrangements at the Federal High Court in Abuja.
EFCC operatives, armed with various guns, have blocked one of the major roads leading to the court complex with one of their vehicles.Bello is facing 18-count charges bordering on money laundering to the tune of N80.2 billion.
The EFCC is prosecuting the case, with lead prosecution counsel Kemi Pinheiro SAN pushing for Bello’s arraignment. However, Bello’s counsel has been trying to delay the arraignment, leading to a previous adjournment until October 30, 2024
.In a recent development, Bello apologized to the court for failing to appear for his trial, expressing regret for any perceived disrespect . The case is ongoing, with the EFCC determined to ensure that Bello faces justice for the alleged fraud charges.
