Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello wanted for N80.2 billion economic and financial crimes.Bello is alleged to have committed corrupt practices while in office as governor of Kogi State.There has been hide and seek game between EFCC and Bello since Wednesday when the former attempted to seize the latter in his Abuja residence.
EFCC, in a statement urged members of the public to provide any information regarding the former governor’s whereabouts.
“Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello is wanted by the EFCC for offences relating to economic and financial crimes to the tune of N80.2 billion.“Anybody with information as to his whereabouts should report immediately to the commission or the nearest police station,” EFCC stated.
Yesterday, EFCC threatened to involve the military in executing the order issued on Wednesday for the arrest of the former governor.
