The Economic And Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has declared ex Kogi governor, Yahaya Bello wanted for alleged money laundering to the tune of more than 82 billion Naira.
The EFCC, however, suggests that individuals who spot him or have information on his location should reach out to its headquarters or local branches.
In addition, the EFCC has cautioned that it will not tolerate any further hindrance to its activities. In a statement, it emphasized that interfering or obstructing the course of justice is a criminal offense.
Full EFCC statement can be found below:
“We Will No Longer Tolerate Obstruction of Our Operations
“The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission wishes to warn members of the public that it is a criminal offence to obstruct officers of the Commission from carrying out their lawful duties.
“Section 38(2)(a(b) of the EFCC Establishment Act makes it an offence to prevent officers of the Commission from carrying out their lawful duties. Culprits risk a jail term of not less than five years.
“This warning becomes necessary against the background of the increasing tendency by persons and groups under investigation by the Commission to take the laws into their hands by recruiting thugs to obstruct lawful operations of the EFCC.
“On several occasions, operatives of the Commission have had to exercise utmost restraint in the face of such provocation to avoid a breakdown of law and order. Regrettably, such disposition is being construed as a sign of weakness.
“The Commission, therefore, warns that it will henceforth not tolerate any attempt by any person or organisation to obstruct its operation as such will be met with appropriate punitive actions”
