The Federal Government placed former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello on its watchlist on Thursday to prevent him from leaving the country.
The Nigerian Immigration Service issued a circular on April 18, 2024, signed by Assistant Comptroller of Immigration DS Umar on behalf of Comptroller-General Kemi Nandap, notifying the police and the Department of State Services to arrest the former governor.
This action followed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) declaring Bello wanted for alleged money laundering of N80.2 billion. The EFCC made the announcement on its official Facebook page after failing to arrest him in Abuja on Wednesday.
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Additionally, there was a disagreement on Thursday between the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), and Abdulwahab Mohammed (SAN), regarding the unsuccessful attempt by the EFCC to arrest Bello.
The NIS circular provided details such as the name, nationality, and passport number (B50083321) of the former governor.
Nanadap stated, “I am directed to inform you that the above-named person has been placed on the watch list.
“Suffice to mention that the subject is being prosecuted before the Federal High Court Abuja for Conspiracy, Breach of Trust and Money Laundering vide letter Ref; CR; 3000/EFCC/LS/EGCS.1/ TE/Vide/1/279 dated April 18, 2024.
“If seen at any entry or exit point, he should be arrested and referred to the Director of Investigation or contact 08036226329/07039617304 for further action.”