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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has disclosed former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello did not submit himself to the commission as earlier reported.
Director of Yahaya Bello Media Office, Ohiare Michael had earlier disclosed that the former Governor submitted himself to the EFCC after thoroughly consulting with his family, legal team, and political allies.
Michael in a statement that circulated earlier also disclosed that Bello was accompanied to the EFCC Headquarters by high profile Nigerians.
However, the federal anti graft agency has said former Governor Bello is still at large and still wanted over allegations bordering on N80.2 billion money laundering charges.
EFCC in a terse statement via its verified Facebook page stated that the warrant for Bello’s arrest subsists.
The statement reads: “Media reports today that a former Governor of Kogi State, Mr. Yahaya Bello is in the holding facility of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is incorrect.
“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”.