By Seyi Babalola
The Nigerian Government has placed Yahaya Bello, the immediate past governor of Kogi state, on its watch list.
Security agencies in the nation have been notified, and the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has been instructed to arrest him at any entry and departure point.
Kemi Nanna Nandap, the Comptroller General of the Immigration Service, stated this in a memo.
The memo was addressed to the Director General, Department of State Services, DSS, the Inspector General of Police and the Director General, National Intelligence Agency, NIA.
The memo which was signed by ACI DS Umar included the details of Bello’s international passport.
It read in part: “I am directed to inform you that the above named person has been placed on watch list.
“Suffice to mention that the subject is being prosecuted before the Federal High Court Abuja for Conspiracy, Breach of Trust and Money Laundering vide letter Ref; CR; 3000/EFCC/LS/EGCS.1/TE/V1/279 dated 18 April 2024. If seen at any entry or exit point, he should be arrested and referred to the Director of Investigation or contact 08036226329/07039617304 for further action.
“Please accept as always the Comptroller General warmest regards and esteem.”
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