The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja Nigeria’s capital has ordered the remand of former Governor of Kogi state, Yahaya Bello and his two co-defendants in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Justice Maryanne Anenih issued the order on Wednesday, stating that they should remain in EFCC custody until December 10, 2024 when she plans to rule on their bail applications.
The date was set after arguments were presented by Bello’s lawyer, Joseph Bodunde Dauda, and prosecution counsel Kemi Pinheiro.
Earlier, Bello, along with Umar Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu, was arraigned on a 16-count charge brought by the EFCC.
However, EFCC Counsel, Kemi Pinheiro, opposed the application, stating it had expired in October.
In response, the defendant’s counsel clarified that the only relevant application before the court was the motion for bail concerning the first defendant, filed on November 22, 2024.
He emphasized that the bail application was supported by an affidavit and a written address.
All three pleaded not guilty to the charges, which involve an alleged criminal breach of trust totaling N110.4 billion.
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