There’s been a dramatic development in the ongoing saga involving former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). According to reports, EFCC operatives stormed the Kogi Government Lodge in Asokoro on September 18, allegedly attempting to arrest Bello. The situation escalated, with eyewitnesses claiming that the operatives were shooting sporadically.
Bello’s team has since released a statement condemning the EFCC’s actions, emphasizing that the former governor had already made himself available for interrogation at the EFCC office earlier that day ¹. This raises questions about the necessity of the dramatic raid.
It’s worth noting that Bello is currently facing 19-count charges related to money laundering, totaling N80.2 billion ¹. The EFCC has been keen to bring him in for arraignment, but Bello’s legal team has been pushing back, seeking to quash the arrest warrant.
The situation remains tense, with Bello’s team holding the EFCC accountable for any potential harm that may come to the former governor. As the drama unfolds, one thing is certain: this is a story that will continue to captivate the nation’s attention.
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