Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello reportedly evaded arrest by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) operatives on Wednesday, allegedly with the help of his successor, Governor Usman Ododo. The EFCC had surrounded the Kogi State Government Lodge in Abuja in an effort to apprehend Bello, who is wanted in connection with an alleged N80.2 billion fraud case……CONTINUE READING
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Despite the operation, Ododo reportedly assisted Bello in avoiding arrest, utilizing the immunity afforded to him as a sitting governor. This incident mirrors a previous attempt in April when Ododo also facilitated Bello’s escape from EFCC agents during a raid in Abuja.
After a visit to the EFCC headquarters, both Bello and Ododo left without incident, prompting the commission to deny having Bello in custody. EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale stated that Bello was not detained, contradicting claims from Bello’s media team.
EFCC officials noted that Ododo’s actions hindered their ability to arrest Bello, citing his governorship immunity as a barrier to further action. One official remarked, “Yahaya Bello has not been arrested. The Kogi State governor prevented operatives from doing their work yesterday just as he did before. He took him away, and our men could not act because of the immunity he enjoys.”
Efforts to contact Oyewale for further comments were unsuccessful, as were attempts to reach Ohaire Michael, the director of Bello’s media team, whose phone was turned off.…..For More READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE ▶▶
