How EFCC raided Kogi Governor’s Lodge in search of Bello

Facts have emerged of how the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday night raided the Kogi Government Lodge, Asokoro, on Wednesday night in search of the former governor, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello after he visited their office earlier in the day.

Bello’s media handler, Ohiare Michael confirmed the raid in a statement he made available to journalists on Wednesday, condemning the development.

The statement alleged that the operatives were firing shots sporadically and allayed fears that something might happen to Yahaya Bello.

He urged Nigerians to hold EFCC accountable if anything happens to the former governor.

The statement reads: “It has come to our notice that people suspected to be operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission are currently around the Kogi Government Lodge, Asokoro, in an attempt to forcefully arrest former Governor Yahaya Bello. They were shooting sporadically.

“We want to place it on record that the EFCC should be held accountable if anything untoward happens to him.

“Tonight’s attack was needless, as the former governor made himself available to the EFCC in their office for interrogation. The EFCC had no questions to ask Alh. Yahaya Bello in the morning, but suddenly, they are out to arrest him.

“This action is condemnable. They have displayed the very reason many Nigerians believe they were fighting political battles instead of the mandate to fight corruption. This action reflects much more than the fight against corruption. We will keep Nigerians posted.”