Ex-Governor Yahaya Bello summoned over breach of trust charges

The Federal Capital High Court (FCT), Abuja Division, has summoned former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello over allegations of breach of trust.

The summons was issued by the court on October 10, regarding charge No: FCT/HC/CR/778/2024, which was filed by the Federal Government on October 3, 2024.

In addition to Bello, the court’s summons, signed by Justice M.E. Anenih of Court 3, also names Umar Shuaibu Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu.

Bello is required to appear before the court, located in Maitama, on November 14, 2024, at 9:00 AM to respond to the complaint.

The document stated:

“Public Summons to Yahaya Adoza Bello

To Yahaya Adoza Bello of 9, Benghazi Street, Wuse Zone 4, Abuja.

“Complaint has been made this day on behalf of the Federal Republic of Nigeria that you (YAHAYA ADOZA BELLO) sometimes within the year 2016 up until 2023 within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court did commit offences to wit: Criminal Breach of Trust contrary to Section 311 of Penal Code Law Cap. 89 Laws of Northern Nigeria 1963, punishable under Section 312 of the same Law; and having possession or control of property reasonably suspected to have been unlawfully obtained, contrary to and punishable under Section 319A of the Penal Code Law, Cap. 89 Laws of Northern Nigeria 1963.

“You are hereby summoned to appear before the Federal Capital Territory High Court of Justice (High Court No. 3) sitting at Maitama on the 14th day of November 2024 at the hour of 9:00 AM to answer to the said complaint.”