JUST IN: EFCC obtains warrant to arrest ex-Kogi Gov Yahaya Bello

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The Federal High Court in Abuja has authorized the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to apprehend former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, in anticipation of his scheduled arraignment on Thursday.

Justice Emeka Nwite issued the warrant this afternoon at the request of the EFCC.

Meanwhile, a Kogi State High Court issued a contradictory ruling, prohibiting the EFCC from arresting, detaining, or prosecuting the former governor.

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