By Chibuike Nwabuko
ABUJA FCT – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) has denied report making rounds that erstwhile Kogi governor, Mr. Yahaya Bello is in its holding facility.
This was contained in a statement signd by the Head, Media & Publicity, Dele Oyewale released on its official X account on Wednesday.
The statement reads in full:
Media reports today that a former Governor of Kogi State, Mr. Yahaya Bello is in the holding facility of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is incorrect. The Commission wishes to state that Bello is not in its custody.
Bello, already declared wanted by the Commission for alleged N80.2billion money laundering charges, remains wanted with a subsisting warrant for his arrest.
Dele Oyewale
Head, Media & Publicity,
September 18, 2024
