Posted 1/30/2024, 9:26:06 AM
EFCC Seeks to Arrest Former Kogi Governor Bello Over Corruption Allegations, But He Remains in Hiding Under Successor's Protection
- Yahaya Bello, former Kogi governor, cancelled trip to Okene and is in hiding to avoid arrest by EFCC
- Bello is believed to be at Government House in Lokoja, enjoying "protection" from successor
- EFCC wants to probe Bello for alleged fraud and corruption during 8-year tenure as governor
- Justice Oweibo recently struck out EFCC's suit seeking forfeiture of 14 properties linked to Bello
- EFCC has appealed Oweibo's ruling, argues Bello's immunity as governor does not cover suspected proceeds of crime