Governor Usman Ododo has arrived at the scene where some operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have barricaded the Abuja residence of ex-Governor Yahaya Bello.
Mr Ododo arrived at the Abuja residence of Mr Bello, located at Benghazi Street, Wuse Zone 4, at about 2:45 pm.
The EFCC officials and armed security personnel had barricaded Mr Bello’s Abuja home, blocking both entrances.
An EFCC official, who did not want to be named because he was not authorised to speak on the matter, told Gistcore that EFCC operatives tried to gain entry into the house but were denied access by Mr Bello’s security personnel.
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However, the Kogi government accused the EFCC of trying to embarrass the state.
According to the government, the EFCC’s investigation into a N20 billion Sterling Bank bailout loan case was met with a roadblock, and the anti-corruption agency targeted the Bello administration to deflect attention from its failure to bring the case to a successful conclusion.
The EFCC has since pressed criminal charges against Mr Bello and his nephew, Ali Bello.
According to a statement published by the EFCC via its X account last month, the charges relate to alleged money laundering offences amounting to N84 billion.
The EFCC has accused Mr Bello and others of misappropriation of funds, breach of trust, and money laundering and filed an amended 17-count charge against them.
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