Crime
BREAKING: Abuja Court Orders EFCC To Serve Yahaya Bello ₦80 Billion Fraud Charges
BREAKING: Abuja Court Orders EFCC To Serve Yahaya Bello ₦80 Billion Fraud Charges....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an order for the charges of alleged ₦80 billion fraud against former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Adoza Bello, to be served through his lawyer, Abdulwahab Mohammed.
Naija News reports that the ruling was delivered on Tuesday by Justice Emeka Nwite in response to an application filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for substituted service on Bello.
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria and lead counsel to the anti-graft agency, Kemi Pinheiro, argued the application.
Despite initial resistance from Bello’s lawyer, Mohammed, Justice Nwite compelled him to accept the charges and proof of evidence.
The Judge also rejected the plea for a junior lawyer in Mohammed’s team to accept the charges on behalf of the former governor. Although Yahaya Bello was not present in court, he was represented by his lawyer during the proceedings.
Last week, Justice Nwite issued a bench warrant against Bello at the request of the EFCC.
Subsequently, the EFCC declared the former governor wanted due to his continuous absence in court and avoidance of the criminal charges against him.
Kogi Election Tribunal Summons CBN Governor, Cardoso
Meanwhile, the Kogi State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja has summoned the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, to appear before it.
The tribunal said Cardoso should appear before it on Tuesday, 23rd April, to provide clarification on the involvement of the central bank in the state’s election held on November 11, 2023.
Naija News understands the tribunal summoned the CBN Governor based on an application on Monday by Alex Izinyon (SAN), the legal representative of the Governor of Kogi State, Usman Ododo.
After the CBN governor or any bank officer failed to comply with the tribunal’s subpoena issued on April 18, Izinyon decided to transfer the application.
He mentioned being informed that the CBN management stated in a letter to the tribunal that they would not be able to attend until Friday, April 26, due to their subpoena application.
He mentioned that although Ododo had planned to present his witnesses within five days, it is necessary to attend to the subpoena prior to the governor moving forward.
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate in the election, Muritala Ajaka, is challenging the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ‘s declaration of Ododo as the winner of the Kogi State governorship election.
A Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has sentenced Sunmonu Olasunkanmi Thaoban to four years in prison for laundering ₦16 million by disguising its illegal origins and converting it into a 2018 black G-Wagon Jeep.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Court Sentences Man to Four Years for ₦16 Million Money Laundering, Forfeits G-Wagon
A Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has sentenced Sunmonu Olasunkanmi Thaoban to four years in prison for laundering ₦16 million by disguising its illegal origins and converting it into a 2018 black G-Wagon Jeep.
Key Details of the Case
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Guilty Plea & Sentencing: Justice Akintayo Aluko handed down the sentence on Thursday after Thaoban pleaded guilty to a two-count EFCC charge, alongside an alternative fine option of ₦1.8 million.
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The Offense: Prosecutors stated that Thaoban acted as a middleman in 2023, funneling illicit funds to purchase the luxury vehicle, violating the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.
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Asset Forfeiture: In addition to the prison term, the judge ordered the permanent forfeiture of both the convict’s G-Wagon and mobile phone to the Federal Government.
Related BDC Convictions
In a separate proceeding, Justice Aluko also convicted four Bureau de Change (BDC) operators—Umar Muhammad Lamido, Yusuf Musa Yusuf, Abdulmuhimin Mahmud, and Muhammed Musa—for conducting unauthorized foreign exchange transactions outside the official market. Following their guilty pleas, each received a 12-month prison sentence with an option of a ₦100,000 fine.
A Delta State High Court has handed down death sentences to two individuals for their involvement in the 2018 killing of Delta State University (DELSU) undergraduate Elozino Ogege, following a ruling that found them guilty. Meanwhile, a third co-defendant facing charges related to the same incident was discharged and acquitted. The 2018 murder of Ogege had previously sparked significant public outrage and widespread demands for justice. Further details on the ruling are expected soon.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Security forces have arrested a suspected Boko Haram informant, Abulfatahi, in Monguno, Borno State, in connection with the recent terrorist attack on Cross Kauwa.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Operation & Timing: Apprehended on July 27 during an intelligence-led sweep targeting a local terrorist information network. Two other suspects were previously arrested and moved to the Joint Intelligence Fusion Centre.
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Confession: During preliminary interrogations, Abulfatahi admitted to working for a Boko Haram commander named Akilu, who directs terrorist operations in Dabar Masara and Garin Mace.
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Criminal Activities: The suspect allegedly collected illegal taxes for the terrorist commander and helped select targets for abduction around Monguno.
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Evidence Recovered: Investigators found two phone numbers linked to Commander Akilu on Abulfatahi’s mobile device, which are aiding security forces in dismantling the broader network.
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Next Steps: Authorities are expanding their investigations to uncover other collaborators and strengthen ongoing counter-terrorism efforts across the Lake Chad region.
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