Justice James Omotosho adjourned the N10.2bn money laundering trial involving Ali Bello and Dauda Sulaiman to June 2, 2026, after fresh testimony on Abuja property transactions
Ali Bello’s N10.2bn Money Laundering Case Adjourned After Witness Testimony on Abuja Properties
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Maitama, Abuja, on Monday adjourned the alleged N10.27 billion money laundering trial involving Ali Bello and Dauda Sulaiman until June 2, 2026, following fresh testimony on disputed Abuja property transactions.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is prosecuting Bello, a nephew of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Adoza Bello, alongside Sulaiman on an amended 16-count charge bordering on alleged misappropriation and money laundering amounting to N10,270,556,800.
During proceedings before the court, the 17th prosecution witness, Ahmed Audu Abubakar, came under cross-examination by defence counsel, A.M. Aliyu (SAN), where he testified on transactions connected to the acquisition of several high-profile properties in Abuja.
Properties mentioned during the hearing include No. 35 Danube Street, Plot 1773 Guzape, Sheriff Plaza, Ikogosi Close, Durban Street and Dalla Hills Street, all allegedly linked to transactions under investigation by the anti-graft agency.
The proceedings form part of the EFCC’s ongoing prosecution in one of the high-profile financial crime cases drawing national attention over alleged diversion and laundering of public funds.
After listening to submissions from both parties, Justice Omotosho adjourned the matter until June 2, 2026, for continuation of the hearing.
