By Sabiu Abdullahi
The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello in the sum of ₦500 million, with two sureties.
Justice Emeka Nwite stated that bail is granted at the court’s discretion, while delivering the ruling.
Bello faces a 19-count charge brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), relating to money laundering, breach of trust, and misappropriation of public funds totaling ₦80.2 billion.