The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced its collaboration with both local and international organizations to ensure the arrest of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello. Bello has been declared a fugitive after evading arrest related to a money laundering case.
The EFCC has charged Bello with 19 counts of money laundering, involving over ₦80 billion allegedly diverted from Kogi State’s treasury. Despite these charges, the former governor has not been brought to court for arraignment, as his whereabouts remain unknown. He has failed to appear in court on six occasions, further delaying his legal proceedings.
Dele Oyewale, head of media and publicity for the EFCC, reiterated the commission’s commitment to bringing Bello to justice. In an interview on News Central, Oyewale emphasized that both local and international law enforcement agencies are involved in the search for Bello. He assured the public that the EFCC is dedicated to pursuing the case until Bello is apprehended.
“The court of appeal has amplified the commission’s stance on this matter,” Oyewale stated. “Yahaya Bello is now a fugitive and is hiding from the law. We are using every legal instrument to ensure his arrest, and once he is sighted, he will be apprehended.”
The EFCC remains resolute in its efforts to resolve Bello’s case and other ongoing investigations.