Witness Links Ali Bello to ₦10bn Fraud Case in Court

The trial concerning an alleged ₦10 billion fraud involving Ali Bello, chief of staff to the Kogi State governor, continued on February 16, 2026, at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Witness Ahm Audu Abubakar testified about fund transfers linked to Bello and co-defendant Dauda Sulaiman.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is prosecuting the case, which includes 16 amended charges related to misappropriation and money laundering. Evidence presented by prosecuting counsel Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, included details of fund inflows and outflows, with significant amounts transferred to Bello and Sulaiman.

The trial also featured discussions on the admissibility of statements made by the defendants, with Justice James Omotosho ruling on the voluntariness of these statements. The matter was adjourned until February 17, 2026, for further proceedings.