The immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has been released from the Kuje Minimum Custodial Centre in Abuja after fulfilling the bail conditions set by a Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court.
Adamu Duza, spokesperson for the FCT Command of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), confirmed the development.
“He [Yahaya Bello] has been released after meeting the bail conditions. He was released this [Friday] evening,” Duza stated.
He also mentioned that the Controller of NCoS FCT, Ajibogun Olatubosun, was present to ensure Bello’s smooth release, with all necessary protocols duly observed.
Note that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned Yahaya Bello, former governor of Kogi State, on two separate charges of alleged financial misconduct. The cases involve the alleged theft of ₦110.4 billion and ₦80.2 billion, respectively.
However, Yahya Bello has been granted bail by the court in the sum of ₦500 million for each of the two charges against him, amounting to a total bail condition of ₦1 billion. The charges involve the alleged misappropriation of ₦190.6 billion.
Checkout the moment Kogi State governor Usman Ododo, Others celebrate as Yahaya Bello returns home from Kuje Prison on bail on Friday. December 20th, 2024.
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nabilelzhar: A finished country. Watch how he becomes a senator come 2027.
fabrics_bank: What we see can be deceiving What do I know all I can see are nice fabrics.
rearrange2901: Just imagine …., then why can’t all the prisoners having this kind of cases be freed from prison.
richkid_momma: I no go talk Wetin dey my mind , but I knw God will definately judge una 🤷🏼♀️🙄.
officialmasco_tee: Poor people are in problem in this country.