- 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, pending ongoing trial
- Yahaya Bello was granted bail on the condition of providing two sureties with verified identities and properties, ensuring his commitment to future court proceedings
- The legal case involving Yahaya Bello and the EFCC continues to attract attention, with further proceedings scheduled in the coming weeks
The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, in the sum of ₦500 million with two sureties.
Justice Emeka Nwite delivered the ruling on Friday, December 13. He emphasised that the granting of bail is at the court’s discretion and stated that the bail conditions were set in accordance with the applicable legal guidelines. Justice Nwite did not give further details on the specific charges or circumstances of the case that led to the bail application.
As part of the bail conditions, Yahaya Bello was required to provide two sureties, whose identities and properties will be verified by the court before the release can be executed. The bail sum of ₦500 million was also stipulated to ensure the commitment of the former governor to attending his court proceedings.
Judge exits courtroom in anger over disruptions amid Yahaya Bello’s trial
Meanwhile, TheRadar earlier reported that Judge Maryanne Anenih walked out due to disruptions caused by supporters of former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello.
Arguments intensified over the validity of bail for Yahaya Bello and his co-defendants, with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) opposing the motion.
