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Finally, EFCC arrests former Kogi Gov Yahaya Bello
Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has been arrested by the EFCC after surrendering to the agency in Abuja. He is under investigation for alleged misappropriation of state funds.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC has arrested former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, following his surrender to the anti-graft agency on Tuesday afternoon.
Reports indicate that Bello was brought to Abuja earlier today by the current Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, who personally invited the EFCC to take him into custody.
Bello is currently being questioned in connection with allegations of misappropriating state funds during his tenure as governor.
He was arrested shortly after surrendering to the anti-graft agency on Tuesday afternoon.
Governor Usman Ododo brought Bello to Abuja this morning and invited EFCC to come pick him.
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He is being grilled over alleged misappropriation of funds.
At the last hearing on November 14, the EFCC had sought for adjournment till November 27 in the fresh case it instituted against Bello, saying that the 30 days window was still running for the summons earlier issued.
This arrest follows a recent development in the case, as the EFCC had requested an adjournment in the legal proceedings on November 14.
At that time, the agency had sought a delay until November 27, citing the 30-day window for a summons it had previously issued.
Further details will be provided as the investigation continues.
Stay tuned for updates.
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