By Paul Joseph
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has instituted criminal proceedings against the President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Bodejo, over allegations of money laundering and terrorism financing involving about $2.53 million.
According to court documents filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja on June 22, 2026, the anti-corruption agency accused Bodejo of receiving and possessing substantial amounts of foreign currency allegedly linked to unlawful activities.
In a statement issued by EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, the commission disclosed that the Miyetti Allah leader would be arraigned once the court fixes a hearing date.
The commission filed a 12-count charge against Bodejo, alleging breaches of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act, 2011, and the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.
According to the charges, Bodejo allegedly received several cash payments in foreign currency from former Bauchi State Accountant-General, Sa’idu Abubakar, without routing the transactions through recognised financial institutions as required by law.
The EFCC alleged that on January 11, 2022, Bodejo received $100,000 in cash in Abuja. Prosecutors further claimed that he accepted another $200,000 from the same source on January 21, 2022.
The charge sheet also alleged that he received $980,000 in cash on February 7, 2024, and an additional $500,000 on March 20, 2024.
Beyond the alleged cash transactions, the commission accused Bodejo of possessing funds suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities. Prosecutors contend that he knowingly took possession of $980,000 under circumstances that should have raised concerns regarding the legitimacy of the funds.
The alleged offences carry penalties under Nigeria’s anti-money laundering laws if the charges are proven in court.
The case represents one of the latest high-profile prosecutions initiated by the EFCC involving a prominent national figure. However, the allegations remain unproven, and Bodejo is entitled to the presumption of innocence unless and until the court determines otherwise.
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