Immigration places Yahaya Bello on watchlist

The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has placed former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, on its watchlist.

This came following his absence from court during his arraignment over an alleged case of money laundering to the tune of N80.2bn.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) declared the former Kogi State Governor wanted after unsuccessful efforts to arrest him at his Abuja residence on Wednesday.

The commission urged the public to assist it with necessary information that could lead to his arrest.

However in a circular, dated April 18, 2024 signed by Assistant Comptroller of Immigration, DS Umar, for the Comptroller-General, Kemi Nandap, Yahaya Bello was also placed on a watchlist.

The memo which has the name and passport number (B50083321) of former Governor Yahaya Bello, the NIS directed all its zonal headquarters and Commands to arrest him if seen.

“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.