BREAKING: Yahaya Bello requests transfer of EFCC case to Kogi state

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Lokoja, Kogi state - The immediate past governor of Kogi, Yahaya Bello, has requested that the case the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is pursuing against him be transferred to the state.

As reported by TVC News on Thursday, June 27, Bello said considering he was alleged to have committed the offence when he was the governor of the state, it is proper for the matter to be treated in Kogi.

Bello, who left office as governor of Kogi state in January 2024, faces 19 counts of alleged money laundering involving over N80 billion.
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Legit.ng earlier reported how the EFCC asked all security agencies to place Bello on their watch list to prevent him from leaving the country “through any land, air or sea borders.”

The EFCC has been investigating Bello over allegations of financial misconduct and misuse of public funds during his time in office.

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Source: Legit.ng