
N80bn Fraud Allegation: Court Grants Bail to Governor Yahaya Bello
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has been granted bail in the sum of ₦500 million by a court following his plea of not guilty to charges of alleged ₦80 billion fraud.
The bail conditions include providing a surety of equal standing, who must also present evidence of ownership of property within the jurisdiction.
The court emphasized that Bello must not interfere with the ongoing investigation or prosecution.
The case, which centers around allegations of financial mismanagement and corruption, remains a significant development in Nigeria’s anti-corruption efforts, and the next proceedings will be closely watched.