Nigerian Government has put the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, on its watchlist to prevent him from escaping from the country.
Gatekeepers News reports that the Nigerian Immigration Service has issued a circular dated April 18, 2024, and signed by Assistant Comptroller of Immigration DS Umar, for the Comptroller-General, Kemi Nandap, alerting the police and the Department of State Services to effect the former governor’s arrest.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) declared Bello wanted in connection to an alleged case of money laundering worth N80.2bn.
After failed attempts to arrest him on Wednesday in Abuja, the EFCC declared Bello wanted on its official Facebook page.
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) and Abdulwahab Mohammed (SAN), Bello, on Thursday, disagreed over the foiled attempt by the EFCC to arrest the former governor.
The NIS circular details the name, nationality, and passport number of the former Governor (B50083321).
Copies of the circular have been sent to the DSS and the police.
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.”
