Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, laid siege at the Kogi Government Lodge, Asokoro, on Wednesday night in an attempt to forcefully arrest former Governor Yahaya Bello.

The Kogi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned Governor Usman Ododo’s persistent interference in the ongoing

A source within the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has accused the Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo of using his constitutional immunity to prevent their operatives from arresting his predecessor, Yahaya Bello on Wednesday.

Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello has honoured the EFCC’s invitation, following extensive consultations with his family, legal team, and associates.

The Campaign for Democracy has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately effect a change of leadership at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, saying it has demonstrated lack of capacity under the current leadership.

The EFCC has been pursuing Bello over allegations of corruption, and Shaibu's satirical commentary adds fuel to the ongoing public discussion surrounding the case. Phrank Shaibu, Atiku Abubakar's Special Assistant on Public Communication,

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, had in July adjourned till September 25 for arraignment of the former governor, after refusing Bello’s request to defer his arraignment to the proceedings at the Court of Appeal, Abuja.

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has slammed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for its handling of the high-profile case involving former Kogi State governor,

The EFCC reaffirmed that Bello faces an arrest warrant over alleged money laundering charges amounting to ₦80.2 billion. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed reports claiming that former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello is in its custody.