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Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju has been questioned by former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello, but remains a free man, while over 30 #endgovernanceprotesters are in police custody. ...READ THE FULL STORY FROM SOURCE ...READ THE FULL STORY FROM SOURCE
In a viral video circulating on social media, the Convener of Concerned Nigerians questioned why Yahaya Bello has not been apprehended by the police when he is accused of money laundering totaling N80 billion.
He stated, “The government should focus on more serious issues and arrest Yahaya Bello. He seems to be above the law. Why are we here? Let’s get serious. People were killed in Yobe, and the government isn’t outraged, but they are focused on arresting 30 protesters. How can you call protesting a crime?”
“Why are you afraid to arrest Yahaya Bello?” he asked.
Meanwhile, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has brought new corruption charges against Bello, who is still wanted for a previous money laundering case.
The EFCC accuses Mr. Bello in the new case of dishonestly diverting over N110 billion from the Kogi State Government’s treasury during his eight years as governor.
The fresh case was filed at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja on Tuesday. This adds to Mr. Bello’s legal troubles, as he has been evasive and avoiding summons related to a previous money laundering case involving an alleged diversion of over N80 billion pending against him at the Federal High Court in Abuja.…For More READ THE FULL STORY ▶▶
