The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has ordered the detention of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello and two co-defendants in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Justice Maryanne Anenih issued the directive on Wednesday, stating that Bello, along with Umar Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu, should remain in EFCC custody until December 10, when the court will rule on their bail applications.
The EFCC had earlier arraigned Bello and his co-defendants on a 16-count charge, including allegations of criminal breach of trust involving N110.4 billion. All three pleaded not guilty to the charges.
During the proceedings, the court heard arguments from the legal representatives of both parties regarding the bail requests submitted on behalf of the defendants.
