High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has summoned former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello to appear before it on October 24 for arraignment.
Bello is to face trial alongside Umar Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu on 16 fresh charges brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).The charges allege criminal breach of trust to the tune of N110.4 billion.
Previously, Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja had issued an arrest warrant for Bello on April 17.
Bello had failed to appear before Justice Nwite’s court to answer 19 counts of money laundering and misappropriation of funds totaling N80.2 billion.
On Thursday, Justice Maryanne Anenih ruled that Bello must appear to answer the new charges.
“As requested by the EFCC, I hereby order the publication of a public summons in a widely circulating newspaper,” Justice Anenih said.
“The EFCC is also directed to paste copies of the summons on Bello’s last known address and in conspicuous places on the court premises,” she added.
