N110bn fraud case: Court adjourns Yahaya Bello’s arraignment till Nov 27

Justice Maryann Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja, on Thursday adjourned the arraignment of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello to November 27, 2024, regarding fresh 16-count charges brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

Bello, alongside two others, Shuabu Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu, faces charges relating to criminal breach of trust and conspiracy to commit an offence totalling N110.4 billion.

At the resumed hearing, EFCC counsel Jamiu Agoro requested an adjournment to ensure Bello’s presence in court for arraignment, as the court’s order, issued on October 3, had not yet expired.

According to the prosecution, the 30-day window provided by the court for summons was still active.

It should be recalled that the court had issued a public summons for Bello to appear and respond to the 16 charges against…

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