LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)-The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has stated that former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello was not in its custody.
In a statement released on Wednesday, spokesperson Dele Oyewale confirmed that Bello is still wanted and has an outstanding arrest warrant.
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He said, “Media reports today that a former Governor of Kogi State, Mr. Yahaya Bello is in the holding facility of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is incorrect. The Commission wishes to state that Bello is not in its custody.
“Bello, already declared wanted by the Commission for alleged N80.2billion money laundering charges, remains wanted with a subsisting warrant for his arrest.”
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