The ordeals of former Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello after he was declared needed by the Financial and Monetary Crimes Fee (EFCC) proceed with the Inspector Normal of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, ordering the speedy withdrawal of all cops hooked up to him.
The choice was communicated by means of a police wi-fi message: “IG has ordered the withdrawal of all policemen hooked up to His Excellency and former Govt Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello.
“Acknowledge compliance and deal with with utmost significance. Please, above, in your info and strict compliance.”
Concurrently, an inner safety doc issued by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has positioned Bello underneath scrutiny. The round, dated April 18, 2024, was authored by Assistant Comptroller of Immigration, DS Umar, for the Comptroller-Normal, Kemi Nandap.
It revealed: “I’m directed to tell you that the above-named particular person has been positioned on the watch checklist,” highlighting Bello’s potential flight danger amid ongoing authorized challenges.
Additional intensifying the authorized pressures, the assertion from NIS provides that Bello is presently dealing with prosecution earlier than the Federal Excessive Court docket in Abuja.
The costs embrace conspiracy, breach of belief, and cash
laundering, based on a letter referenced CR; 3000/EFCC/LS/EGCS.1/TE/Vide/1/279 additionally dated April 18, 2024.
The discover issued by the NIS mandates that, “If seen at any entry or exit level, he must be arrested and referred to the Director of Investigation or contact 08036226329/07039617304 for additional motion.”