Yahaya Bello, the former Governor of Kogi State, has been granted bail and released from the Kuje Custodial Centre after meeting the conditions set by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja.
The court approved a N500 million bail bond, along with the requirement for three sureties, each of whom must own property in premium areas of Abuja such as Maitama, Guzape, or Asokoro.
The bail was granted by Justice MaryAnne Anenih on Thursday.
The release was confirmed by Bello’s spokesperson, Adama Duza, who stated that the Controller of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) in FCT, Ajibogun Olatubosun, was present when the former governor was freed.
Bello is currently facing a 16-count indictment, including charges of conspiracy, criminal breach of trust, and unlawful possession of property, brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Alongside him, two other individuals, Shuaibu Oricha and Abdulsalam Hudu, are also facing the same charges.
Three of them pleaded not guilty to the allegations.
