Court Adjourns EFCC, Ali Bello Case To February 5, 6

The trial of Ali Bello by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will continue on February 5 and 6, 2024.

The case marked FHC/ABJ/CR/550/2022: FRN vs Ali Bello and Anor is before Justice J. K. Omotosho at the Federal High Court, Abuja Division. It was adjourned to the new dates yesterday.

The prosecution, led by Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN) continued the examination-in-chief of its 2nd witness in the matter, Edward Bananda, who gave evidence of financial transactions of the Kogi State government and the Kogi State Government House Administration.

He testified as to inflow and outflow with respect to the Government House Account, which were cash withdrawals and transfers from the account.

In all of the evidence given by the witness, no transfer was made to the defendants and neither were there any cash withdrawals by them.

The witness concluded his evidence-in-chief and the matter was consequently adjourned to 5th and 6th of February, 2024 for continuation of hearing, specifically for cross examination.