Kogi Govt’s Lodge Under Siege As EFCC Operatives Shoots Sporadically

The operatives believed to be from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have allegedly surrounded the Kogi Government Lodge in Asokoro, Abuja, on Wednesday night in an attempt to arrest former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello.

According to a press release issued by the Yahaya Bello Media Office, the former governor had voluntarily visited the EFCC office earlier in the day for questioning but was asked to return at a later date.

However, hours later, the EFCC officials reportedly mounted a siege at the Kogi State Government Lodge, firing sporadically in what is being described as an attempt to forcefully apprehend Yahaya Bello.

The media office expressed concerns over the safety of the former governor, holding the EFCC accountable should anything happen to him.

“It has come to our notice that people suspected to be operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission are currently around the Kogi Government Lodge, Asokoro in an attempt to forcefully arrest former Governor Yahaya Bello. They were shooting sporadically.

“It was reported earlier that the former Governor went to the EFCC Office voluntarily earlier today but the Commission told him to leave and come at a later date, only to mount a Gestapo-like attack on the Kogi State Government facility in Asokoro.

“We want to place it on record that the EFCC should be held accountable if anything untoward happens to him.

“Tonight’s attack was needless as the former Governor made himself available to the EFCC in their office for interrogation. The EFCC had no questions to ask Alh. Yahaya Bello in the morning, but suddenly, they are out to arrest him.

“This action is condemnable. They have displayed the very reason many Nigerians believe they were fighting political battles instead of the mandate to fight corruption. This action reflects much more than the fight against corruption, the statement reads.

The Director of Media, Ohiare Michael, assured the public that further updates would be provided as the situation unfolds.