Court Grants N2 Billion Bail to Miyetti Allah Leader

Justice Inyang Ekwo of a high court in Abuja has admitted Bello Bodejo, president of Miyetti Allah Kauta Kore, to bail in the sum of N2 billion over money laundering charges filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

The judge ruled that Bodejo must provide two sureties in the same amount. One surety is required to show three years of tax clearance and reside in the capital, while the other must own land valued at N2 billion within Abuja.

Bodejo is also required to deposit his international passport with the court registrar and must obtain judicial permission before travelling abroad.

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The court had previously ordered his remand on July 9 after Bodejo appeared before Justice Ekwo on charges of money laundering and pleaded not guilty.

Justice Ekwo observed that the offences for which Bodejo is being prosecuted are bailable and granted the request based on the court’s discretion.

The trial is scheduled to begin on October 5, 6 and 7.

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