Ali Bello Implicated in ₦10 Billion Fraud Case

Ali Bello, the nephew of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, has been implicated in a ₦10 billion fraud case. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is prosecuting him alongside Ahmad Ododo and Dauda Sulaiman for a scheme involving the misappropriation of public funds.

The case includes 16 amended charges related to money laundering and the diversion of government funds. Evidence presented in court revealed suspicious financial transactions, including a ₦91,000 transfer on February 5, 2021, and a ₦150 million payment to Rashido Abdulrashe for transport services.

The prosecution also highlighted a total of ₦100 million transferred to a construction company for land purchases in Abuja. The trial, overseen by Justice James Omotosho, faced a dispute over the admissibility of a statement made by the defendants, which the defense argued did not meet voluntary standards.

The proceedings have been adjourned to February 17, 2026, for further continuation.