Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has been granted bail by the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja.
The court set the bail amount at N500 million and required three sureties, each responsible for the same sum.
The sureties must be reputable Nigerians with property in areas such as Maitama, Jabi, Utako, Apo, Guzape, Garki, or Asokoro.
Additionally, Bello is to surrender his international passport and other travel documents to the court and is prohibited from leaving the country without prior approval.
Bello, who served as Kogi State’s governor from 2016 to 2024, faces charges related to an alleged N110 billion fraud.
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has accused him and two former state officials, Umar Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu, of conspiracy, criminal breach of trust, and possession of unlawfully obtained property.
The alleged illicit acquisitions include several properties in Abuja and Dubai, as well as substantial sums transferred to foreign bank accounts.
This bail follows a previous N500 million bail granted by the Federal High Court in Abuja on December 13, 2024, concerning a separate 19-count charge involving an alleged N80.2 billion fraud.
Both cases are set for trial in early 2025.
