Former Kogi state governor, Yahaya Bello will remain in the custody of the EFCC till December, 10 2024 for ruling in his bail application.
Justice Maryann Anenih of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, fixed the date after taking arguments for and against the bail request by Bello’s lawyer, Joseph Bodunde Dauda, SAN, and Kemi Pinheiro, SAN, for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.
Daudu had pleaded with the court to admit the former governor to bail on various grounds.
Bello is facing trial for alleged financial misconduct while serving as Governor of Kogi State.
