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EFCC Declares Yahaya Bello Wanted Over N80bn Fraud Allegations

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced that Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi State, is now wanted.

The announcement was shared in a circular released to journalists on Thursday by the anti-corruption agency.

“Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, is wanted by the EFCC for offences relating to economic and financial crimes to the tune of N80.2 billion.

“Anybody with information as to his whereabouts should report immediately to the commission or the nearest police station,” the notice read.

Yahaya Bello, a 48-year-old Ebiraman from Okene Local Government in Kogi State, was described by the EFCC.

Reports from Naija News revealed that EFCC officials went to Bello’s home in Abuja on Wednesday to arrest him as part of an investigation into financial fraud.

However, Governor Usman Ododo, who succeeded Bello, helped him escape from his residence.

Adoga Stephen
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Stephen studied Mass Communication at the Lagos State Polytechnic, Ikorodu (now Lagos State University of Science and Technology), where he acquired requisite training for the practice of journalism. He loves the media, and his interest mostly lies in print medium, where his creative writing skill makes him a perfect fit.

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