By Our Correspondent
Contrary to stories making the rounds, the ex-governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello did not voluntarily surrender himself for trial, but was arrested at midnight in Lokoja according the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
The EFCC debunked former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello’s claim of voluntarily surrendering himself.
Currently, Bello is being held at the EFCC Headquarters in Abuja, facing a 19-count charge of money laundering amounting to N80 billion.
The former governor has repeatedly failed to appear in court since the commencement of the case in April 2024 at the Federal High Court, Abuja.
An EFCC reliable source revealed that Bello was trailed and apprehended by operatives in the early hours of the morning.
This contradicts Bello’s statement, released on Wednesday by his media team, claiming he voluntarily honoured the EFCC’s invitation.
Bello’s media office stated that the former governor decided to cooperate with the EFCC after consulting with his family, legal team, and political allies.
According to the statement, Bello’s refusal to honour EFCC invitation was because “he sought to enforce his fundamental human rights and ensure due process”.
