The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the money laundering case against former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, to March 6 and 7, 2025.
The case, filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), continued on Monday with testimonies from two prosecution witnesses.
The first witness, Segun Adeleke, General Manager of Efab Properties Limited, testified about properties in Maitama and Gwarinpa. He stated that Bello’s name did not appear on any documents, and he had never met the former governor.
Adeleke also testified about a property purchased by one Shehu Bello, which was paid for in U.S. dollars, equivalent to ₦550 million.
The second prosecution witness, Williams Abimbola, a compliance officer with United Bank for Africa, testified under subpoena.
He submitted account opening documents and statements, including the Kogi State Government House account, which were admitted as evidence without objection.
The defence counsel, Joseph Daudu, questioned Adeleke about his interactions with Shehu Bello and the transactions.
Adeleke confirmed that Bello’s name did not appear on any documents submitted to the EFCC.
The court adjourned the case to March 6 and 7, 2025, for further hearing.
