The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has leveled fresh charges against former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, accusing him of involvement in a ₦110.4 billion fraud.
On Wednesday, the EFCC submitted the new charges to a Federal High Court in Abuja. The case alleges a criminal breach of trust amounting to ₦110,446,470,089, in violation of Sections 96 and 311 of the Penal Code Law Cap. 89 of Northern Nigeria, 1963, and punishable under Section 312 of the same code.
Yahaya Bello, who was already facing a 19-count indictment from the EFCC, is now confronted with a fresh 16-count indictment. The new charges also implicate two Kogi State government officials — Abdulsalami Hudu and Umar Oricha.
This development signals an intensified legal battle for the former governor and his associates over alleged financial misconduct.
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