The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to the National President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Bodejo, in the sum of 2 billion Naira as he faces trial over alleged money laundering involving 2.63 million dollars.
Justice Inyang Ekwo delivered the ruling on Monday after considering the defendant's bail application. The judge held that the offences against Bodejo are bailable under the law, giving the court the discretionary power to exercise judgment in his favor.
As part of the strict bail conditions, Bodejo must produce two sureties in the like sum of 2 billion Naira. The court mandated that one of the sureties must be a resident of Abuja who can provide three years of tax clearance, while the second surety must own landed property worth 2 billion Naira within the Federal Capital Territory. Furthermore, the Miyetti Allah leader was directed to surrender his international passport to the court registrar and is barred from traveling outside Nigeria without explicit permission from the court.
Bodejo was previously remanded in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on July 9 following his arraignment on a 12-count charge bordering on alleged money laundering, to which he pleaded not guilty.
During the initial proceedings, EFCC counsel Wahab Shittu, SAN, had requested a trial date and the remand of the defendant. In contrast, Bodejo’s defense lawyer, Ahmed Raji, SAN, successfully argued for his client's release, maintaining that the allegations were bailable offenses under the Administration of Criminal Justice Act. Following the bail ruling, Justice Ekwo adjourned the case until October 5, 6, and 7, 2026, for the commencement of the trial.
