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N10bn Kogi fraud: Court adjourns Ali Bello’s trial to June 2

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, has adjourned the trial of Ali Bello and Dauda Sulaiman to June 2, 2026.

Ali Bello, a nephew of former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello, is being prosecuted alongside Sulaiman by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on an amended 16-count charge bordering on alleged misappropriation and money laundering totaling over ₦10.2 billion.

During Monday’s proceedings, the 17th prosecution witness, Ahmed Audu Abubakar, testified under cross-examination by defence counsel, A.M. Aliyu (SAN), on transactions linked to the acquisition of several properties in Abuja.

The properties mentioned include locations on Danube Street, Guzape, Sheriff Plaza, Ikogosi Close, Durban Street, and Dalla Hills Street.

Following the session, Justice Omotosho adjourned the case to June 2 for continuation of hearing.

LUKMAN ABDULMALIK

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