BREAKING: Yahaya Bello pleads not guilty over charges
Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has pleaded not guilty to a 16-count charge of money laundering brought against him by the Federal Government.
The charges allege misappropriation and misuse of public funds, including acquiring multiple high-value properties in Abuja, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States.
The funds allegedly misused amount to billions of naira, with specific accusations such as purchasing properties in Abuja’s Maitama and Asokoro districts and sending large sums of money abroad.
Bello, along with other defendants, is accused of breaching public trust and engaging in dishonest financial activities during his time as governor.
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