EFCC considers seeking Military help to find Yahaya Bello

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Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the case filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against Yahaya Bello, the immediate past governor of Kogi State.

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the case filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission against Yahaya Bello, the immediate past governor of Kogi State.

Phinro stated that the anti-graft agency may seek the assistance of the military in apprehending him and bringing him to court. He clarified that the court, in its ruling, held that for the former governor to be arrested or arraigned, the EFCC must first seek leave from the court to do so. He said the former governor is not a fugitive but is relying on the order of the Kogi State High Court to take protection.Before flagging, please keep in mind that Disqus does not moderate communities. Your username will be shown to the moderator, so you should only flag this comment for one of the reasons listed above.

The Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN has warned against obstructing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission from carrying out its lawful duty .The Central Bank of Nigeria has reduced the Loan-to-Deposit Ratio of deposit money banks from 65 per cent to 50 per cent.

 

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