EFCC Declares Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Fugitive, Orders Arrest on Sight.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has officially declared former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello a fugitive, ordering his immediate arrest on sight. This declaration follows multiple unsuccessful attempts to apprehend Bello, whose current whereabouts remain unknown.
EFCC Spokesman Dele Oyewale confirmed the development, stating that Bello is facing serious charges, including money laundering, breach of trust, and the misappropriation of N80.2 billion during his tenure as governor. Despite efforts to locate him, Bello has evaded capture, prompting the agency to intensify its search.
In an interview on News Central TV on Thursday, Oyewale emphasized that the EFCC is collaborating with both local and international law enforcement agencies to ensure Bello’s arrest. “The court of appeal is just to amplify the position of the commission and also to establish the fact that we are focused concerning his matter,” Oyewale said.
He further added, “As it is now, Yahaya Bello cannot come into the open. He cannot make himself available anywhere because he has become a fugitive, and we all know the instruments of the law. Anywhere he is sighted, he would be arrested.
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This development comes on the heels of a Court of Appeal ruling in Abuja on August 20, 2024, which ordered Bello to appear for arraignment on the corruption charges brought against him by the EFCC. The agency’s declaration underscores its commitment to bringing Bello to justice, as it continues to work with various law enforcement bodies to track him down
