The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has intensified its pursuit of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, who faces 19 counts of money laundering involving over N80 billion allegedly diverted from the state’s treasury. Despite the gravity of the charges, Bello has so far evaded justice, skipping six scheduled court sessions.
In response to his ongoing evasion, the EFCC has announced that it is collaborating with both local and international law enforcement agencies to ensure that Bello is brought to justice. Dele Oyewale, head of media and publicity for the EFCC, emphasized that the commission remains committed to seeing this case through.
“What the court of appeal is saying is just to amplify the position of the commission and also to establish the fact that we are focused on this matter,” Oyewale said in a recent interview with News Central.
Bello has gone underground and is now considered a fugitive. According to Oyewale, the EFCC’s efforts to locate and apprehend him have reached a global scale, involving law enforcement agencies across borders. “Anywhere he is sighted, he would be arrested,” Oyewale assured, noting that the commission is leveraging every available resource to track him down.
This case highlights the EFCC’s determination to tackle high-level corruption, even as suspects attempt to use their influence to avoid accountability. Nigerians are closely watching as the commission continues its pursuit, determined to ensure that justice is served.
As the investigation progresses, the EFCC remains resolute in its efforts to bring Yahaya Bello to court and hold him accountable for the alleged misappropriation of public funds. The agency’s collaboration with international partners underscores the seriousness of this case and its commitment to ending impunity for corruption in Nigeria.
