Yahaya Bello, the embattled former governor of Kogi State, is reportedly making plans to flee the country amidst ongoing investigations by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged financial fraud amounting to over N80 billion, according to multiple sources as reported by SaharaReporters.CONTINUE READING>>>>>
Sources familiar with the matter revealed that Bello, 48, has devised a scheme to escape to a North African country, with Morocco being the alleged destination where one of his wives manages their investments. It is alleged that Bello possesses passports from this North African country as well as another Arab nation where he purportedly holds multimillion-dollar investments.
Critics have accused Bello’s administration of widespread mismanagement, corruption, and nepotism, alleging that only a few local governments benefited from development projects during his tenure. The former governor’s media team has been challenged to provide evidence of infrastructure development in the majority of Kogi State’s local governments.
Furthermore, it’s reported that Bello’s recent detention by EFCC operatives prompted his decision to flee, as he allegedly prepared for bail with significant financial resources. His security details, including his female aide-de-camp, were detained by the Nigerian police on suspicion of aiding his escape from EFCC custody.
The withdrawal of Bello’s security detail by the police and his absence in court during his arraignment further fueled speculation about his intention to evade justice. The EFCC has declared him wanted and requested all security agencies to prevent him from leaving the country.
The Nigerian Immigration Service has also been instructed to arrest Bello if spotted, citing suspicions that he may attempt to flee to avoid investigations. Amidst mounting pressure and legal troubles, Bello’s alleged plans to flee Nigeria underscore the seriousness of the allegations against him and the efforts by law enforcement agencies to bring him to justice.CONTINUE READING>>>>>
