Crime and Law
All policemen attached to Kogi ex-gov, Yahaya Bello withdrawn
The Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has withdrawn all police officers attached to the former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello.
All the officers were withdrawn after Bello was declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday .
He was declared wanted after his absence from the federal high court in Abuja “stalled his arraignment.”
IGP in a wireless message with reference number: “CB:4001/DOPS/PMF/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.48/ 34 partly reads, “IG has ordered the withdrawal of all policemen attached to His Excellency and former Executive Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello.
“Acknowledge compliance and treat with utmost importance. Please, above, for your information and strict compliance.”
Bello is facing an alleged case of money laundering to the tune of N80.2bn.
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