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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, laid siege at the Kogi Government Lodge, Asokoro, on Wednesday night in an attempt to forcefully arrest former Governor Yahaya Bello.<\/p>\n

A statement issued by Bello\u2019s Director of Media, Ohiare Michael, said EFCC operatives were shooting sporadically.<\/p>\n

Michael, while condemning the attack, urged Nigerians to hold EFCC responsible if anything happens to Bello.<\/p>\n

Bello visited the EFCC office voluntarily earlier today but the commission told him to leave and come at a later date.<\/p>\n

The statement reads: \u201cIt 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.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want to place it on record that the EFCC should be held accountable if anything untoward happens to him.<\/p>\n

\u201cTonight\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis 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. We will keep Nigerians posted.\u201d<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria Follow Africa-Press<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, laid siege at the Kogi Government Lodge, Asokoro, on Wednesday night in an attempt to forcefully arrest former Governor Yahaya Bello. A statement issued by Bello\u2019s Director of Media, Ohiare Michael, said EFCC operatives were shooting sporadically. 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