A compliance officer with Access Bank has continued his testimony on the alleged diversion of funds from Kogi State local government accounts in the ongoing trial of Yahaya Bello, former governor of the state.
The witness, Olomotane Egoro, appeared before the court on Thursday, where he explained how funds allegedly belonging to Kogi local governments were traced to the accounts of Fazab Business Enterprise and E-Traders International Limited.
Led in evidence by Kemi Pinheiro, SAN, counsel to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Egoro told the court that on May 6, 2022, there were 11 inflows into the account of Fazab Business Enterprise from different Kogi local government areas, including Yagba East, Yala, Ida and Okene.
Bello is currently facing trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja on a 19-count charge bordering on alleged money laundering amounting to ₦80.2 billion.
The prosecution tendered the statement of account of the company, which was shown to the witness.
