Court dismisses Yahaya Bello’s bid to stop N110bn fraud trial (opens original article in a new tab)

The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory dismissed former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello's attempt to halt his N110bn fraud trial, ruling the court has jurisdiction over the case. The court also rejected claims that the proceedings constituted an abuse of court process. The EFCC alleges Bello and co-defendants committed criminal breach of trust and conspiracy using proceeds from alleged financial misconduct.

• High Court of FCT dismissed Yahaya Bello's application to stop N110bn fraud trial
• Court ruled FCT High Court has jurisdiction over the case and rejected claims of abuse of court process
• EFCC alleges Bello and co-defendants committed criminal breach of trust and conspiracy using proceeds from alleged financial misconduct