The Federal Government has placed the wanted ex-Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, on a watch list.
The embattled former governor is being pursued by the National Intelligence Agency, Department of States Services, police, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
Our correspondent reports that EFCC earlier declared him wanted over an alleged attempt to evade prosecution.
According to a press statement signed on Thursday, by Assistant Comptroller of Immigration DS Umar, which was obtained by PERISCOPE NIGERIA, Bello should be arrested once sighted by officials.
The statement partly read, “I am directed to inform you that the above named person has been placed on the 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/V
1/279 dated 18th April 2024, if seen at any entry or exit point, he should be arrested and referred to the Director of Investigation or contact 08036226329/07039617304 for further action.”
