Yahaya Bello, erstwhile Governor of Kogi state, has been placed on watchlist by the Nigerian Immigration Services.
This is sequel to his absence from court during his arraignment over an alleged case of money laundering to the tune of N80.2bn.
In an internal circular signed by Assistant Comptroller of Immigration, DS Umar, for the Comptroller-General, Kemi Nandap, and directed to its zonal headquarters and Commands, the NIS ordered the arrest of Bello if sighted.
“I am directed to request you to place the above named subject on watch list.
“Suffice to mention that the subject is being prosecuted before the Federal High Court Abuja for conspiracy, breach of trust, and money laundering vide letter Ref; CR; 3000/EFCC/LS/EGCS.1/ TE/Vide/1/279 dated April 18, 2024.
“If seen at any entry or exit point, he should be arrested and referred to the Director of Investigation or contact 08036226329/07039617304 for further action,” the circular reads.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had earlier declared Bello, former Kogi helmsman, wanted.
