Court shifts ex-Gov Bello’s money laundering trial to Jan 29
The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the 19-count money laundering trial of ex-Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello to January 29, 2026. Bello faces allegations of complicity in an N80.2bn fraud, including using proxies to acquire properties in Abuja and Dubai and transferring over $700,000 to a US account.
The trial continues after testimony from bank compliance officers detailing state account transactions. Bello has pleaded not guilty and remains on bail.
