Yahaya Bello, others to remain in EFCC custody till December 10
Justice Maryann Anenih of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has scheduled December 10 for a ruling on the bail applications of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello and two other co-defendants.
The decision comes after both sides presented their arguments in court regarding the bail request.
Bello’s lawyer, Joseph Bodunde Dauda, SAN, argued that the law presumes the former governor innocent until proven guilty by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Dauda also emphasized that Bello was not a flight risk, citing that he had not left the country in the past seven years.
Furthermore, Dauda assured the court that the former governor would not interfere with witnesses or evidence, as the EFCC had already completed its investigation and filed charges.
However, the EFCC’s counsel, Kemi Pinheiro, SAN, countered that Bello might attempt to interfere with witnesses and evidence.
Justice Anenih has instructed that the three defendants remain in EFCC custody until the court delivers its ruling. Meanwhile, co-defendants Umar Shoaib Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu were granted administrative bail by the EFCC, while Bello made his first court appearance.
You may be interested

What’s Causing Ethereum (ETH) Price Drop Today?
gisthub - Mar 28, 2025Ether (ETH) dropped by over 5% in the last 24 hours, reaching around $1,900 on March 28. This decline reflects broader bearish sentiment…

LeBron James Takes Blame For Lakers’ Epic Collapse Against The Bulls
gisthub - Mar 28, 2025Just one day after LeBron James' buzzer-beater helped the Lakers beat the Pacers, they experienced a dramatic collapse on Thursday night—losing a 16-point…

Israeli Airstrike In Gaza Kills Hamas Spokesman
gisthub - Mar 28, 2025Palestinian militant group Hamas stated that an Israeli air strike on Thursday killed one of its spokesmen, Abdul Latif al-Qanou, in northern Gaza.…
Leave a Comment