The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the money laundering case against former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, to March 6 and 7, 2025.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) continued proceedings on Monday, presenting testimonies from two prosecution witnesses.
Testimonies from Prosecution Witnesses
Segun Adeleke, General Manager of Efab Properties Limited, testified regarding property transactions in Maitama and Gwarinpa.
- He revealed that Bello’s name did not appear on any documents related to the properties.
- He detailed how a man named Shehu Bello made a ₦550 million cash payment for a property at Ikogosi Road, Maitama in 2020.
- Another property in Gwarinpa was purchased for ₦70 million by one Nuhu Mohammed via bank transfer.
When cross-examined, Adeleke confirmed that he had never met Yahaya Bello and that the former governor’s name was not on any documents submitted to the EFCC.
The second prosecution witness, Williams Abimbola, a United Bank for Africa (UBA) compliance officer, provided bank records under subpoena.
- He submitted account statements, including the Kogi State Government House account and records from American International School, Abuja.
- All documents were admitted as evidence without objection.
Next Court Hearing
The case has been adjourned to March 6 and 7, 2025, as the court continues hearing testimonies and reviewing evidence in the money laundering case.