A Federal Capital Territory High Court has ordered the remand of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello in the Kuje correctional centre until January 29, 2025.
The erstwhile governor’s trial has also been adjourned till February 25, 2025.
The development comes after the court rejected Bello’s bail application, citing procedural irregularities in the filing of the application.
According to Justice Maryanne Anenih, the bail application was premature as it was filed before Bello was present in court or in custody.
Bello, alongside two others, is facing charges brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged N110 billion money laundering case.
The defendants, in case number CR/7781, face charges of conspiracy, criminal breach of trust, and unlawful possession of property.
According to the EFCC, the former governor is accused of misappropriating state funds to acquire several properties, including No. 35 Danube Street in Maitama District, Abuja (worth N950 million), No. 1160 Cadastral Zone C03 in Gwarimpa II District, Abuja (worth N100 million), and No. 2 Justice Chukwudifu Oputa Street in Asokoro, Abuja (worth N920 million).
The former governor has been in detention since November 25.