The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has denied reports that former governor of Kogi state, Yahaya Bello, is in its custody.
The EFCC in a press release on Wednesday, signed by its spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said that Bello remained wanted with a subsisting warrant of arrest.
Earlier today, the Director of the Yahaya Bello Media Office, Ohiare Michael, had announced that Bello honoured the invitation of the anti-graft agency at its headquarters on Wednesday in company of many high profile Nigerians.
Bello was declared wanted by the Commission after a series of failed attempts to get him arrested over alleged money laundering to the tune of N80 billion.
EFCC PRESS RELEASE
Yahaya Bello not in EFCC Custody
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
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