The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) presented its first witness on February 24, 2025, against Yahaya Bello.
Bello, former governor of Kogi State, faces a 19-count charge involving criminal breach of trust and money laundering.
The charges total N80.2 billion, violating Section 18(a) and punishable under Section 15(3) of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act, 2011 (as amended).
Segun Joseph Abeleke, General Manager of EFAB Properties Limited, testified before Justice Emeka Nwite at the Federal High Court, Abuja.
Abeleke told the EFCC he manages real estate and turnkey projects in Maitama, Asokoro, Wuse, and Abuja.
Abeleke revealed that in 2020, his chairman, Chief Dr. Fabian Nwora, introduced him to Shehu Bello concerning the property in question.
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