The trial of Yahaya Bello, the former Governor of Kogi State, on charges of money laundering has been adjourned by the Federal Capital Territory High Court to April 3, 2024. This comes after the first witness, Fabian Nworah, a property developer, testified in court.

Nworah shared details about a property deal he was involved in with Shehu Bello, a key figure in the case. He explained that he sold a property in Maitama to Shehu Bello but discovered that the name on the sale agreement was Dr. Bello Ohiani, not Shehu Bello. In 2023, Shehu Bello informed EFAB Property that the property was under investigation by the EFCC and requested a refund of the N550 million he paid for it. EFAB Property later complied and refunded the amount in two parts to an EFCC-designated account.

During the proceedings, defense lawyers raised concerns about missing documents, such as statements from the defendants. They argued that these documents were necessary for proper preparation for cross-examination. However, the prosecution disagreed, stating that the defense had already received the necessary evidence.

The court, after hearing the witness, decided to adjourn the trial to April 3 and May 6, 2024, for the continuation of the hearing. The case remains ongoing as the legal teams prepare for the next stages of the trial.