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Court sends Yahaya Bello to remand over alleged N110bn fraud
Information reaching the OsunReporters News confirmed that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has ordered the remand of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
According to reports, the decision comes after the former governor pleaded not guilty to charges related to an alleged N110 billion fraud.
During the court session, which took place today, saw the former governor and his co-defendants, Umar Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu, face a range of charges, including conspiracy, criminal breach of trust, and possession of unlawfully obtained property.
_____While Yahaya Bello’s legal team filed a bail application, the court adjourned the matter until December 10th for a ruling on whether he will be granted bail.
_____In the meantime, he will remain under the custody of the EFCC, as the trial progresses.
It should be recalled that Yaya Bello had earlier resist arrest and rhe invitation of the EFCC.
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