Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has been captured in a rejoicing mood at home following his release from the Kuje Minimum Custodial Centre in Abuja after meeting his bail conditions.
The embattled former governor was seen in the midst of jubilant supporters and political associates, including the incumbent Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo.
The video emerged on the internet shortly after it was reported that the former governor who is standing trial for stealing over N110 billion government money had been released from the Kuje Correctional Centre after meeting the bail conditions in the case against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Bello was released on Friday evening after meeting the ₦500m, and other bail conditions slammed against him by the Federal High Court in Abuja. The spokesperson for the Nigerian Correctional Service, FCT Command, Adamu Duza, confirmed the development.
“Yahaya Bello has been released after meeting the bail conditions. He was released this evening (Friday).” “The Controller of NCoS FCT, Ajibogun Olatubosun, was on the ground to ensure his smooth release and that all protocols were observed,” Duza said.
The former Kogi State Governor, along with Shuaibu Oricha and Abdulsalam Hudu, face a 16-count charge of conspiracy, criminal breach of trust, and unlawful possession of property, brought by the EFCC. All of them have pleaded not guilty to the charges against them. The EFFC will continue its prosecution before two federal high courts in Abuja in January.
