The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), alerted the police and the Department of State Services (DSS) to effect the arrest.
By Deborah Hassan
365Daily – The Federal Government late Thursday put the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, on its watchlist.
Earlier yesterday, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) declared Bello wanted in connection to an alleged case of money laundering to the tune of N80.2bn on its official Facebook page after failed attempts to arrest him on Wednesday in his Abuja home.
In a circular dated April 18, 2024, signed by Assistant Comptroller of Immigration, DS Umar, for the Comptroller-General, Kemi Nandap, the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), alerted the police and the Department of State Services (DSS) to effect his arrest whenever the opportunity comes.
The NIS, which also alerted the police, gave detailed information of the full name, nationality and passport number of the former Governor (B50083321).
Nanadap stated, “I am directed to inform you that the above-named person has been placed on the 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/Vide/1/279 dated April 18, 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.”
In a related development, the EFCC has invited twenty-one immediate past chairmen of local government areas in the state.
Also, the past and present commissioners for Chieftaincy and Local Government Affairs were also summoned to appear before the commission.