The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Yahaya Adoza Bello, a former governor of Kogi State, wanted for alleged money laundering.
Bello, 48, is accused of laundering a staggering sum of N80,246,470,089.88 (Eighty Billion, Two Hundred and Forty Six Million, Four Hundred and Seventy Thousand and Eighty Nine Naira, Eighty Eight Kobo).
The EFCC released a statement with Bello’s photograph, urging the public to come forward with any information regarding his whereabouts. The statement also details Bello’s hometown (Okenne Local Government, Kogi State) and last known address (9, Benghazi Street, Wuse Zone 4, Abuja).
Anyone with information about Bello’s location is encouraged to contact the EFCC at any of their offices nationwide or through the phone number; + 2348093322644 and email: [email protected]
The EFCC is also encouraging the public to report any sightings of Bello to their nearest police station or other security agencies.
This development comes amidst Bello’s ongoing legal troubles. On April 18th, 2024, he was arraigned before a Federal High Court in Abuja on separate charges. The details of those charges have not been made public.