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September 19, 2024 7:09 amThe media office of Yahaya Bello has alleged that on Wednesday night, operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission laid siege to the Kogi Government Lodge in Abuja, in a bid to forcefully arrest the former governor.the ex-governor had honoured the anti-graft agency’s invitation.that Bello was in its custody, restating that the All Progressives Congress chieftain was still a wanted man.
“We want to place it on record that the EFCC should be held accountable if anything untoward happens to him.“Tonight’s attack was needless as the former Governor made himself available to the EFCC in their office for interrogation. “The EFCC had no question to ask Alhaji Yahaya Bello in the morning, but suddenly, they are out to arrest him.
“This action is condemnable. They have displayed the very reason many Nigerians believe they are fighting political battles instead of the mandate to fight corruption.AdvertisementOn April 18, 2024, the EFCC declared Bello wanted over alleged money laundering, breach of trust, and misappropriation to the tune of N80.2 billion.
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