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BREAKING: Gunshots As Ododo Smuggles Yahaya Bello Out of Former Governor's Abuja Residence
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BREAKING: Gunshots As Ododo Smuggles Yahaya Bello Out of Former Governor's Abuja Residence

by  Ridwan Adeola 2 min read
  • There were gunshots as Kogi state governor, Ahmed Ododo, smuggled his predecessor, Yahaya Bello, out of his Abuja residence on Wednesday, April 18
  • Legit.ng reports that officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had laid a siege on Bello’s residence to arrest him
  • The security agents reinforced with backup support from the police and DSS, after hours of being unable to accomplish their mission

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Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering public journalism.

FCT, Abuja - Sporadic gunshots rented the air as Governor Ahmed Ododo of Kogi state departed the residence of Yahaya Bello, his predecessor, on Wednesday, April 17.

Officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had stormed Bello’s residence to arrest him. After hours of being unable to secure their mission, the security operatives had reinforced with backup support from the police and Department of State Services (DSS).

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Kogi state No.1 citizen Usman Ododo has reportedly escaped with former governor Yahaya Bello
Governor Ododo stands with his mentor, Yahaya Bello. Photo credit: Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo
Source: Facebook

Personnel of the anti-graft agency were planning to arrest Bello before the arrival of Ododo.

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Ododo, who drove into Bello’s compound, departed after a while.

However, as he was leaving, reports filtered in that Bello was in his vehicle, forcing security operatives who had been on standby for hours to fire gunshots.

Daily Trust noted the update.

Protesters, journalists, onlookers and passers-by scampered for safety following the gunshots.

Legit.ng reports that Ododo is opposed to the EFCC's attempt to arrest Bello.

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that the EFCC said it will no longer tolerate obstruction of its operations.

The agency's warning comes hours after Bello was whisked away from his Abuja residence by his successor, Governor Ododo on Wednesday, April 17.

In a statement signed by Dele Oyewale, its spokesperson, the EFCC said it is a criminal offence to obstruct its officers from carrying out their duties.

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Ridwan Adeola (Current Affairs Editor) Ridwan Adeola Yusuf is a content creator with more than nine years of experience, He is also a Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng. He holds a Higher National Diploma in Mass Communication from the Polytechnic Ibadan, Oyo State (2014). Ridwan previously worked at Africa Check, contributing to fact-checking research works within the organisation. He is an active member of the Academic Excellence Initiative (AEI). In March 2024, Ridwan completed the full Google News Initiative Lab workshop and his effort was recognised with a Certificate of Completion. Email: ridwan.adeola@corp.legit.ng.

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