By By Elizabeth Ugbo
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will arraign Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore President Bello Bodejo before the Federal High Court in Abuja over alleged terrorism financing and money laundering offences involving about $2.53 million. The anti-graft agency filed a 12-count charge on June 22, 2026, accusing him of receiving large cash payments from a former Bauchi State Accountant-General, Sa’idu Abubakar, outside the banking system and possessing funds suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities.
EFCC Files 12-Count Charge Against Bodejo
The EFCC disclosed the planned arraignment in a statement issued on Wednesday by its spokesperson, Dele Oyewale.
According to the Commission, Bodejo allegedly received multiple cash payments from former Bauchi State Accountant-General Sa’idu Abubakar without processing the transactions through financial institutions as required by law.
The agency filed the charges before the Federal High Court in Abuja and expects Bodejo to enter his plea once the court fixes a hearing date.
Alleged Cash Transactions Under Investigation
One of the charges alleged that Bodejo received $100,000 in cash from Abubakar on January 11, 2022, in Abuja.
The EFCC stated that the transaction exceeded the legal threshold for cash payments and violated anti-money laundering regulations.
Another count accused him of accepting an additional $200,000 in physical cash from the same source on January 21, 2022.
Investigators also alleged that Bodejo received $500,000 in cash on March 20, 2024.
Furthermore, the Commission claimed he accepted $980,000 in physical currency on February 7, 2024.
Details of the $980,000 Transaction
Count four of the charge alleged that Bodejo knowingly accepted $980,000 in cash from Sa’idu Abubakar in Abuja without routing the funds through a financial institution.
The EFCC argued that the transaction breached provisions of Nigeria’s money laundering laws.
According to the charge, the payment occurred on February 7, 2024, within the jurisdiction of the Federal High Court.
Alleged Possession of Proceeds of Unlawful Activities
Beyond the cash transaction allegations, the EFCC accused Bodejo of possessing funds suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities.
Count 10 alleged that he took possession of the $980,000 under circumstances that suggested the money originated from unlawful conduct.
The Commission maintained that he knew, or reasonably should have known, the source of the funds.
Charges Based on Money Laundering Laws
The EFCC stated that the alleged offences violate several provisions of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act, 2011 (as amended), and the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.
The agency said the charges relate to both the receipt of large cash payments and the possession of funds linked to suspected criminal activities.
Case Expected to Attract Public Attention
The case has attracted significant public interest due to Bodejo’s position as President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore and the seriousness of the allegations.
The Federal High Court is expected to announce a date for his formal arraignment in the coming days.
