EFCC logo, Yahaya Bello
By Victory Oghene
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has debunked the statement issued by the media aide of the former governor of Kogi State Yahaya Bello, Ohiare Michael, which stated that Bello had honoured the EFCC’s invitation.
Dependable source at the anti graft agency office informed NATIONAL WAVES that Yahaya Bello was arrested in a midnight sting operation and did not surrender to the anti graft agency.
A source familiar with the development stated that Bello, who had initially claimed to have voluntarily honoured the commission’s invitation, was trailed and arrested by EFCC operatives in Lokoja at midnight.
“it is a lie, Yahaya Bello did not surrender. Operatives of the EFCC trailed and arrested him in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital. He is currently being detained at the Abuja headquarters of the EFCC” squealed the source.
Recall that Ohiare had stated that the, “former Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Alhaji Yahaya Bello, today honoured the invitation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
“This decision was made after due consultations with his family, legal team, and political allies.
“The former Governor, who has great respect for the rule of law and constituted authority, had, all the while, only sought the enforcement of his fundamental rights to ensure due process.
“The case has been before a competent court of jurisdiction, and Alhaji Yahaya Bello had been duly represented by his legal team at every hearing.
“It is important for the former Governor to now honour the invitation of the EFCC to clear his name as he has nothing to hide and nothing to fear.
“The former Governor believes firmly in the efforts of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to place Nigeria on the path of sustainable economic development and supports the fight against corruption in the country.
“It is on record that he was the first Governor of Kogi State to put in place an anti-corruption mechanism to check graft and ensure that the resources of the State work for the people of the State.
“He was accompanied to the EFCC Headquarters by high-profile Nigerians.
“We hope that the Commission will be as professional as necessary and respect his fundamental rights as a citizen of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“Details of his engagement with the operatives of the Anti-Graft Agency will be disclosed later.”
