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Alleged N80.2b Money Laundering: Court Fixes Yahaya Bello’s Arraignment for December 13
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Ekwutos Blog
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has slated the arraignment of the former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello for December 13, 2024.
Justice Emeka Nwite on Friday, November 29, 2024 directed the court’s Registrar to issue a hearing notice to Bello’s legal team regarding his arraignment.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC , is prosecuting Bello on 19-count charge of money laundering to the tune of N80.2 billion.
Addressing the court about the former governor’s presence in court, prosecution counsel, Kemi Pinheiro, SAN, urged the court to proceed with the arraignment, stating that the defendant’s presence satisfied the legal requirement for the process.
“In view of his physical presence in court and relying on Sections 271-277 and Section 392 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA), I respectfully apply that the charge be read to the defendant, his plea be taken, and my lordship adjourn for further proceedings,” he said. He referenced two Court of Appeal rulings, dated August 20, 2024, which upheld a defendant’s presence in court as satisfactory enough for his arraignment
and further buttressed his position with the fact that Bello had failed to appear in court on several occasions, prompting an application for his trial in absentia.
Bello in his response, informed the court that he had not mobilized his legal team on the arraignment and pleaded for time to do so.
Justice Nwite, in a short ruling, adjourned to December 13, 2024 to enable the prosecution to serve the defendant’s counsel with the necessary processes.
In addition, the court directed the registrar to issue a hearing notice to Bello’s legal team and ordered that the former governor be remanded in the custody of the EFCC.
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My daughter planning wedding to pharmacist before murder – Mother of corper beheaded by gospel singer
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4 days agoon
January 18, 2025By
Ekwutos BlogMrs Ojomachenwu Adaidu, mother of Salome, a 24-year-old corps member who was murdered by an Abuja gospel, Timileyin Ajayi, speaks to TEMITOPE ADETUNJI about her daughter’s ambition before she met her untimely death, and asks for justice to be done in matter
What is your relationship with the slain corps member?
I am Mrs Ojomachenwu Adaidu, the mother of Salome Eleojo Adaidu.
Where are you from?
I am from Ogodu in Omala Local Government Area of Kogi State.
How old are you?
I am 52 years old.
What do you do for a living?
I am into a small business.
Which tertiary institution did your late daughter attend before going for her youth service?
She graduated from Kogi State University.
How would you describe Salome’s personality and values?
Salome was a wonderful child, hardworking and responsible. Every morning, before I even woke up, she would sweep and tidy the house. Among all my children, she was the most hardworking.
Salome was serving as a youth corps member before the incident. Did she ever talk to you about her plans?
Yes, she told me she wanted to become a doctor after her service year.
What went through your mind when you heard the news?
I felt like my world had ended. It’s a painful experience, and it still feels like a bad dream. People tried to console me, saying I have other children, but no one should go through something like this. It has been extremely difficult. What I want is justice for her. (Sobbing) I am currently very ill.
The suspect claimed Salome was his girlfriend. Can you clarify this?
That’s a lie. Salome was not his girlfriend. He didn’t even know her name. You can see in the video that the killer has a beard. My children don’t like men who keep beards, and Salome had no relationship with him. She already had someone she was dating; a pharmacist. I told her we would do the necessary wedding introduction after her service year.
What do you want the police to do as the investigation continues?
I want the police to thoroughly investigate this case and make him confess what happened. He should face justice for what he did. The way he cut my daughter’s body into pieces is the same way I want him to be dealt with. They should cut him too into pieces; I want to see it done.
How many children do you have?
I now have five children, four girls and one boy. I used to have six before losing Salome.
Aside from being hardworking, what other qualities did Salome have?
She was very kindhearted. Every time, she received her alawee (youth service allowance), she would buy me drugs, foodstuffs, and provisions. She was so generous, and I miss her deeply. Since her father passed, she promised to stand by me and take care of me.
When did Salome’s father pass away?
He died on May 16, 2024. Now, I’ve lost both my husband and my daughter, two people so close to my heart.
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EFCC officer shot dead, as Yahoo Boys Open fire on anti graft in Anambra.
Published
5 days agoon
January 17, 2025By
Ekwutos Blog
An officer of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been shot dead, and another was critically injured during a violent encounter with suspected internet fraudsters in Anambra State.
The incident happened on Friday, January 17, 2025.
The operatives, who traveled from the EFCC’s zonal office in Enugu, were on a mission to apprehend the suspects, commonly referred to as Yahoo Boys.
However, the operation turned deadly when the suspects opened fire on the officers.
One officer, identified as an assistant superintendent who recently passed a promotional exam, was shot dead at the scene.
Another officer sustained severe injuries and was hospitalized in critical condition as of Friday night.
A male suspect was arrested during the operation, but his identity has not yet been disclosed.
It remains unclear whether he has legal representation.
As of the time of reporting, neither the EFCC spokesperson nor the Anambra State Police has issued an official statement on the matter.
Further investigations are ongoing.
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