Yahaya Bello Placed on Watchlist by NIS as Officers Attached to Him Withdrawn Amid Alleged N80.2 Billion Fraud

Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi State, has been placed on a watchlist by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) in light of an alleged fraud amounting to N80.2 billion, Aso Naija Reports.

Additionally, the police headquarters in Abuja has issued an order to withdraw all officers assigned to him.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had earlier declared Bello wanted in connection with the said fraudulent activities.

According to the anti-graft agency, Bello, along with Alli Bello, the chief of staff to Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi, and Daudu Suleiman, stands accused of diverting approximately N80.2 billion that belonged to the Kogi government.

In a statement signed by DS Umar, an assistant comptroller of immigration, on behalf of Kemi Nandap, the comptroller-general of the NIS, it was stated that “the above-named person has been placed on a watchlist.”

The statement further mentioned that Bello is facing charges of breach of trust and money laundering.

If he is spotted at any entry or exit point, he is to be apprehended and referred to the Director of Investigation for further action, as per the statement.