The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has placed the embattled former Governor of Kogi State Yahaya Bello on a watch list to prevent him from escaping from the country.
The NIS made this known in a circular on April 18, 2024 and signed by Assistant Comptroller of Immigration DS Umar.
The NIS told the police and the Department of State Services to effect the former governor’s arrest.
The NIS, in its circular, copies of which were sent to the DSS and the police, gave the details of the former governor to include his name, nationality and passport number (B50083321).
Nandap said, “Suffice to mention that the subject is being prosecuted before the Federal High Court Abuja for Conspiracy, Breach of Trust and Money Laundering vide letter Ref; CR; 3000/EFCC/LS/EGCS.1/ TE/Vide/1/279 dated April 18, 2024.
“If seen at any entry or exit point, he should be arrested and referred to the Director of Investigation or contact 08036226329/07039617304 for further action.”
Meanwhile, the Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has withdrawn all police officers attached to Mr Bello.
Egbetokun gave the order in a police wireless message with reference number: “CB:4001/DOPS/PMF/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.48/ 34 read in part, “Acknowledge compliance and treat with utmost importance. Please, above, for your information and strict compliance.”
