A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Maitama has issued a public summons against former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello in connection with a significant N110.4 billion fraud case.
The court has mandated that Bello appear in court to respond to a fresh 16-count charge on October 24, alongside two co-defendants, Umar Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu.
The summons was ordered by Justice Maryanne Anenih during a ruling on Thursday, following a request from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
The EFCC reported challenges in serving the charges to Bello, which were filed on September 24.
Consequently, Justice Anenih directed the EFCC to publicize the summons in widely circulated newspapers and to post copies at Bello’s last known address and on court premises....Read Full Article [Click Here>]
The absence of Bello previously disrupted an arraignment that had been set for Thursday, highlighting ongoing legal complications surrounding this high-profile case.
The charges against him include criminal breach of trust involving a staggering amount, raising serious concerns about corruption and financial misconduct in his administration.
The upcoming court date will be pivotal in determining the next steps in this legal proceeding.
