Court Admits New Evidence Against Yahaya Bello in Trial

The FCT High Court in Maitama, Abuja, admitted additional documents in the ongoing trial of former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello, who is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) alongside Umar Shuaibu and Abdulsalami Hudu on 16 counts of financial crimes, including breach of trust and money laundering involving ₦110.4 billion. The hearing resumed with prosecuting counsel Kemi Pinheiro concluding the examination of a chief prosecuting witness.

The court also addressed an application challenging its jurisdiction, which was deferred. During the proceedings, Nicholas Okehon, an internal auditor from the American International School Abuja, testified regarding a suit filed by Ali Bello against the school.

The court admitted documents related to the case, including a judgment and payment receipts, which were not objected to by the defense counsel J.B. Daudu and Z.E.

Abba. The next hearing is set for October 7, 2025.