In Abuja, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) brought Bello Bodejo, the leader of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, before Justice Inyang Edem Ekwo at the Federal High Court. Bodejo faces a 12-count indictment involving money laundering activities totaling $2.33 million.
Lead prosecutor Wahab Shittu, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, presented the charges filed in late June 2026. The allegations include unauthorized cash transactions that bypassed established financial institutions, specifically involving payments from Sa’idu Abubakar, the former Accountant-General of Bauchi State. According to the court documents, one instance involved a $100,000 payment in January 2022, while another involved $980,000 received in February 2024.
Bodejo entered a plea of not guilty. While defense attorney Ahmed Raji requested bail, the prosecution filed a strong opposition, citing a 28-paragraph counter-affidavit. Shittu argued that Bodejo is a significant public risk who could potentially obstruct justice or influence witnesses. Following these arguments, Justice Ekwo ordered Bodejo to remain in the custody of the EFCC and scheduled a ruling on the bail application for July 20, 2026.
