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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed how the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Adoza Bello allegedly used the state money to acquire choice properties in the United Arab Emirates (Dubai) and Abuja in Nigeria. In a fresh 16-count charge filed against him, Yahaya Bello was said to have used over
How Kogi ex-gov, Yahaya Bello used state funds to acquire properties in Dubai, Abuja – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed how the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Adoza Bello allegedly used the state money to acquire choice properties in the United Arab Emirates (Dubai) and Abuja in Nigeria.
In a fresh 16-count charge filed against him, Yahaya Bello was said to have used over five million Dirhams to acquire a property in Khalifa, Municipality, Dubai.
In count two, Bello, Umar Shuaibu Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu were alleged to have sometime in 2023, in Abuja, whilst having dominion over the state’s treasury, dishonestly used the total sum of N950,000,000.00 (Nine Hundred and Fifty Million Naira) for the acquisition of a property known as No: 35 Danube Street, Maitama District, Abuja.
The EFCC slammed fresh 16-count charge against the former Kogi state governor at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja along with two others.
In the charge marked: CR/7781/2024, Bello, Umar Shuaibu Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu, are accused of spending over N110 billion of public funds to acquire several properties in Abuja and in Dubai.
The charge dated September 24 but filed on September 25, by the anti-graft agency’s lawyer, Mr kemi Pinheiro, SAN, accused Bello and co- defendants of criminal breach of trust, an offence punishable under Section 312 of the Penal Code Laws of Northern Nigeria, 1963.
Count one of the charge reads: That you, Yahaya Adoza Bello, Umar Shuaibu Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu sometimes in 2016 in Abuja, within the Jurisdiction of this Honourble Court agreed amongst yourselves to cause to be done an illegal act to wit: criminal breach of trust in respect of the total sum of N110, 446, 470, 089.00 (One Hundred and Ten Billion, Four Hundred and Forty six Million, Four Hundred and Seventy Thousand, Eighty Nine Naira) entrusted to you”.
In count two they were alleged to have sometime in 2023, in Abuja, whilst having dominion over the state’s treasury, dishonestly used the total sum of N950,000,000.00 (Nine Hundred and Fifty Million Naira) for the acquisition of a property known as No: 35 Danube Street, Maitama District, Abuja.
In count 11, the defendants were alleged to have used over Five million Dirhams to acquire a property in Khalifa, Municipality, Dubai.
Count 14 reads: “That you Yahaya Adoza Bello, Umar Shuaibu Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu sometime in 2021, in Abuja, within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court, whilst having dominion over the state’s treasury, dishonestly sent the total sum of $570,330.00 (Five Hundred and Seventy Thousand, Three Hundred and Thirty United State Dollars) to account No. 4266644272 Domiciled with TD Bank, United State of America.”
Count 15 claimed that the defendants sometime in 2021, in Abuja, whilst having dominion over the state’s treasury, dishonestly sent the total sum of $556,265.00 (Five Hundred and Fifty Six Thousand, Two Hundred and Sixty Five United State Dollars) to account No. 4266644272 Domiciled with TD Bank, United State of America.
Meanwhile, the former governor in count 16 was alleged to have sometime between 2017 and 2018, in Abuja, had under his control the total sum of N677, 848,000 (Six Hundred and Seventy Seven Million, Eight Hundred and Forty Eight Thousand Naira) unlawfully obtained from Bespoque Business Solution Limited.
However, no date has been fixed for arraignment of the former governor in the fresh charges.
It will be recalled that the EFCC had in the last five months, attempted four times to put Bello in the dock to answer the N80.2bn alleged fraud charges against him but to no avail following his persistent refusal to appear before the federal high court in Abuja.
How Kogi ex-gov, Yahaya Bello used state funds to acquire properties in Dubai, Abuja – EFCC
The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Nnaghe Obono Itam, has said community policing is very important in the restoration of security in the state. The Police chief stated this during an advocacy and assessment visit to Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State. A statement made available to journalists by the spokesperson of
Community policing key to restoring security in Anambra – CP Itam
The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Nnaghe Obono Itam, has said community policing is very important in the restoration of security in the state.
The Police chief stated this during an advocacy and assessment visit to Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State.
A statement made available to journalists by the spokesperson of the state Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed that Itam, during the visit, addressed HRH Obi Sir Patrick Mabamalu Okeke JP, the traditional ruler of Abagana the Local Government Chairman, President Generals of communities, vigilante operatives and other indigenes of the area.
The statement said, “In a continuous commitment to strengthen the security in the state, the Commissioner of Police, CP Nnaghe Obono Itam has sustained the advocacy and security assessment in the 21 local government area to enhance collaboration with community leaders, indigenes, residents to improve safety.
“During the interaction with the Stakeholders the CP emphasize the importance of community policing and called for an honest and patriotic involvement in identifying and prioritizing our differences to develop deliberate plans for addressing the problems.
“The CP also reiterated we have a common enemy that has restricted our movement on Mondays, crippled businesses of Ndi Anambra, and commit havoc in the State.
“He urged the people to join the Police and other security agencies to take back our space and deny these criminal elements the space they use to cause tension in the State.”
Community policing key to restoring security in Anambra – CP Itam
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