Embattled former Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has been summoned by the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja over allegations of criminal breach of trust.
The summons dated October 3, 2024, reads in part:
“You are hereby summoned to appear before the Federal Capital Territory High Court of Justice (High Court No. 3) sitting at Maitama on the 14th day of November 2024 at the hour of 9.00am to answer the said complainant.”
According to the summons, Yahaya Bello is accused of violating Section 311 of the Penal Code Law, Cap. 89 Laws of Northern Nigeria 1963, which deals with criminal breach of trust and is punishable under Section 312.
The summons was issued by Justice Maryann E. Anenih and made available to the public on Friday, October 11th, 2024.
For those who don’t know, Yahaya Bello was before now declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of money laundering.
The former Governor is also accused of possession of unlawfully acquired property.