Tag: Kogi State

Ex-Kogi Gov, Yahaya Bello Released From Prison After Allegedly Meeting Bail Conditions

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Ex-Kogi Gov, Yahaya Bello Released From Prison After Allegedly Meeting Bail Conditions

The immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has been released from the Kuje Custodial Centre. Yahaya Bello’s release reportedly followed the fulfilment of the bail conditions established by the Federal Capital Territory High Court located in Maitama, Abuja. Adamu Duza, the FCT Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service spokesperson, confirmed the development in a statement released on Friday. Duza said: “Yahaya Bello has been released after meeting the bail conditions. He was released this evening. The Controller of NCoS FCT, Ajibogun Olatubosun, was on the ground to ensure…

Kogi Chief Judge Pardons 27 Prisoners

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The Chief Judge of Kogi State, Justice Josiah Majebi, has facilitated the release of 27 inmates from the six correctional facilities within the state who had been held due to their inability to pay fines and compensations. The development was made possible through the efforts of the non-governmental organization “Victory Idewele Foundation,” which covered the fines and compensations for the inmates during Justice Majebi’s visit to the correctional centres from Monday to Wednesday. At the Koton-Karfe Maximum Security Correctional Centre, two inmates were released: Mustapha Idris, who had a fine…