EFCC Closes Case Against Ali Bello in N10.2bn Fraud Trial

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) formally closed its case against Ali Bello, the nephew of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, on Tuesday. The case, presided over by Justice Jame Omotosho at the Federal High Court in Abuja, involves allegations of N10.2 billion fraud and money laundering.

Bello and co-defendant Dauda Suleiman face 16 amended charges related to the misappropriation of public funds. The prosecution presented its 17th witness, AHM Audu Abubakar, during the trial, and several extrajudicial statements made by Abdulsalam Hudu, a cashier attached to the Kogi State Government House, were admitted as evidence.

The defense team, led by counsel M. Aliyu, indicated an intent to challenge the prosecution's case and requested time to file a no-case submission.

The court granted this request, and the matter was adjourned until June 15, 2026, for the adoption of written addresses.