(SINL NIGERIA) Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has reportedly left the office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja.
He however he left after voluntarily turning himself in, without being interrogated.
Vanguard reported that Bello’s media office revealed that he visited the EFCC to honour their invitation, demonstrating his respect for the law and constituted authority
According to Michael Ohiare, Director of Media, Bello was not interrogated by EFCC officials, who instead told him he could leave.
Ohiare stated that Bello’s decision to honor the invitation was to clear his name, as he has nothing to hide and nothing to fear.
Meanwhile, Bello is currently facing charges related to alleged money laundering and breach of trust, with the EFCC prosecuting him alongside his nephew Ali Bello, Dauda Sulaiman, and Abdulsalam Hudu.
Credit: Vanguard