Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello has been released from the Kuje Custodial Centre after meeting his bail terms.
Bello was earlier granted bail by the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja.
The release of the former governor was confirmed by the spokesperson for the Nigerian Correctional Service, FCT Command, Adamu Duza, to journalists on Friday.
Duza said the former governor was released on Friday after meeting the bail conditions.
He noted that: “The Controller of NCoS FCT, Ajibogun Olatubosun, was on the ground to ensure his smooth release and that all protocols were observed.”
The former Kogi governor was granted bail on Thursday by Justice MaryAnne Anenih in the sum of N500 million.
The conditions for his release also included providing three sureties, each owning property in select high-value areas of Abuja, such as Maitama, Guzape, or Asokoro.
Bello was also ordered by the court to surrender his passport and restricted his travel outside Nigeria without prior permission.
The former governor faces alongside Shuaibu Oricha and Abdulsalam Hudu, a 16-count charge of conspiracy, criminal breach of trust, and unlawful possession of property, brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. All three had pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Michael Olugbode in Abuja
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