The National President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Bodejo, has been arraigned before the Federal High Court in Abuja over allegations of terrorism financing and money laundering involving $2.63 million.
Bodejo appeared before Justice Inyang Ekwo on Thursday after being charged by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The anti-graft agency filed a 12-count charge against him, accusing him of offences bordering on terrorism financing and financial crimes.
The charge, dated June 24 and filed on June 25, lists Bodejo as the sole defendant in the case.
During Thursday’s proceedings, EFCC counsel, Wahab Shittu (SAN), informed the court that the matter was scheduled for the defendant to take his plea. Defence counsel, Ahmed Raji (SAN), did not oppose the application.
After the charges were read in open court, Bodejo pleaded not guilty to all 12 counts brought against him.
The allegations include claims that the Miyetti Allah leader was involved in financing terrorism and laundering approximately $2.63 million, although details of the alleged transactions were not disclosed during the arraignment.
The case is expected to proceed before the Federal High Court, where the EFCC will seek to prove the allegations against the defendant. Under Nigerian law, Bodejo remains presumed innocent unless proven guilty by the court.
The arraignment marks the latest high-profile prosecution involving allegations of terrorism financing as Nigerian authorities continue efforts to combat financial crimes and insecurity across the country.
