The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recently made a public declaration of the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, as wanted in a circular released to journalists on Thursday.
The EFCC is urgently seeking the public’s assistance in locating the fugitive ex-governor, who is currently under investigation for financial crimes committed during his tenure.
The EFCC’s decision to declare Yahaya Bello wanted comes after extensive efforts to locate and apprehend him for questioning regarding allegations of financial misconduct and corruption. The anti-graft agency is encouraging anyone with information on the former governor’s whereabouts to come forward and share it with the relevant authorities.
Yahaya Bello served as the governor of Kogi State from 2016 to 2023, and his tenure was marked by controversy and allegations of financial impropriety. The EFCC’s investigation into his activities during his time in office has uncovered evidence of financial crimes, prompting the agency to take action and declare him wanted.
The EFCC’s circular has been widely circulated in the media, and the agency is hopeful that the public will respond positively to their appeal for information. The agency has assured the public that any information provided will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and that those who come forward will be protected.
The EFCC’s decision to declare Yahaya Bello wanted is a significant development in the agency’s ongoing fight against financial crimes and corruption in Nigeria. It is a clear message that no one is above the law, and that those who engage in financial crimes will be held accountable for their actions.
The EFCC is urging anyone with information on Yahaya Bello’s whereabouts to contact the agency’s hotline or visit their nearest office to share the information. The agency is committed to ensuring that justice is served and that those who have committed financial crimes are brought to book.
