The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has refuted claims made by former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello that he had honored the agency’s invitation.
The EFCC stated that Bello remains wanted for alleged money laundering involving N80.2 billion.
Dele Oyewale, the EFCC spokesman, clarified in a brief statement sent to journalists in Abuja on Wednesday that despite reports from Bello’s media office, the former governor is still sought by the commission.
Bello’s media office had previously announced that he had complied with the EFCC’s request after consulting with his family, legal team, and political allies.
They added that further details about his engagement with the EFCC would be revealed later.
Ohiare Michael, Director of Yahaya Bello Media Office, stated: “It is our hope that the Commission will be as professional as necessary and respect his fundamental rights as a citizen of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”
In response, Oyewale criticized the claim, emphasizing that “the Commission wishes to state that Bello is not in its custody. Bello, already declared wanted by the Commission for alleged N80.2 billion money laundering charges, remains wanted with a subsisting warrant for his arrest.”
