The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has placed the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello on its watchlist.
TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports this is coming after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission declared the former Governor wanted on Thursday over alleged money laundering.
The EFCC had made an unsuccessful attempt to arrest former Governor Bello at his Abuja residence on Wednesday.
In an internal circular sighted by our correspondent, which has the name and passport number (B50083321) of the former Governor, the NIS directed all its zonal headquarters and Commands to arrest him if seen.
The circular, dated April 18, 2024 was signed by Assistant Comptroller of Immigration, DS Umar, for the Comptroller-General, Kemi Nandap.
“I am directed to request you to place the above named subject on watch list.
“Suffice to mention that the subject is being prosecuted before the Federal High Court Abuja for conspiracy, breach of trust, and money laundering vide letter Ref; CR; 3000/EFCC/LS/EGCS.1/ TE/Vide/1/279 dated April 18, 2024.
“If seen at any entry or exit point, he should be arrested and referred to the Director of Investigation or contact 08036226329/07039617304 for further action,” the circular reads.