Alleged ₦10bn Kogi Fraud: Court Adjourns Ali Bello’s Trial Till June 2 ‎

‎Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on Monday, May 25, 2026 adjourned the trial of Ali Bello and Dauda Sulaiman till June 2, 2026.
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‎In a public statement issued by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, via official X handle said, Bello is being prosecuted alongside Sulaiman on an amended 16-count charge bordering on alleged misappropriation and money laundering involving ₦10,270,556,800.
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‎”At the resumed hearing before Justice James Omotosho, the 17th prosecution witness, Ahmed Audu Abubakar, testified under cross-examination by defence counsel, A.M. Aliyu, SAN,on transactions linked to the purchase of several properties in Abuja”.
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‎The witness spoke on properties allegedly acquired at No. 35 Danube Street, Plot 1773 Guzape, Sheriff Plaza, Ikogosi Close, Durban Street, and Dalla Hills Street, all of which featured in the prosecution’s case.
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‎Following the proceedings, Justice Omotosho adjourned the matter until June 2, 2026, for continuation of hearing in the high-profile trial.
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