Fidelia Soriwei, Abuja
The National President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Bodejo, was on Thursday arraigned before the Federal High Court in Abuja over alleged money laundering and terrorism financing offences involving $2.63 million.
Bodejo appeared before Justice Inyang Ekwo on a 12-count charge filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
The anti-graft agency, through its counsel, Wahab Shittu (SAN), accused the Miyetti Allah leader of offences bordering on money laundering and terrorism financing.
When the matter came up for hearing, Shittu informed the court that the case was slated for the defendant to enter his plea.
Counsel to the defendant, Ahmed Raji (SAN), did not object to the application.
Following the reading of the charges, Bodejo pleaded not guilty to all 12 counts preferred against him.
Court documents showed that the charge was dated June 24 and filed on June 25, with Bodejo listed as the sole defendant.
The case marks the latest legal challenge involving the Miyetti Allah leader, as the EFCC seeks to prosecute the allegations before the court.
Further proceedings in the matter are expected to continue before Justice Ekwo.
