EFCC to Probe Ex-Kogi Governor Bello Over Alleged Corruption, Seeks Forfeiture of Properties
• EFCC plans to probe former Kogi governor Yahaya Bello for alleged fraud and corruption during his 8-year tenure • EFCC will invite Bello for questioning now that his immunity has expired after end of his term as governor • EFCC previously sued Bello to forfeit 14 properties and N400 million but case was dismissed citing his immunity • EFCC appealed dismissal, arguing immunity does not extend to properties suspected as proceeds of crime • Federal High Court granted interim forfeiture of properties in Nigeria, UAE, and preservation order for N400 million recovered