EFCC Set to Arraign Miyetti Allah Leader Bello Bodejo Over Alleged $2.53 Million Money Laundering
By Peace Erewunmi
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has concluded arrangements to arraign Bello Abdullahi Bodejo, President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, before a Federal High Court in Abuja over allegations of money laundering and terrorism financing involving approximately $2.53 million.
According to court documents filed by the anti-graft agency, Bodejo faces a 12-count charge bordering on unlawful cash transactions, possession of funds suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities, and violations of Nigeria’s money laundering laws.
The EFCC alleges that between 2022 and 2024, Bodejo received several large cash payments in United States dollars from Sa’idu Abubakar, a former Accountant-General of Bauchi State. The transactions were allegedly conducted outside the banking system, contrary to provisions of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act and the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act.
Among the allegations, the commission claims that Bodejo accepted cash payments of $100,000, $200,000, $500,000, and $980,000 on different occasions without routing the funds through financial institutions as required by law. Investigators also allege that some of the funds were proceeds of unlawful activities.
The EFCC stated that the charges were filed on June 22, 2026, and that the Miyetti Allah leader is expected to enter his plea once the court fixes a date for his arraignment.
Bodejo was previously arrested by security agencies and has remained a subject of investigation in matters relating to security and financial crimes. However, the allegations currently before the court remain accusations, and he is presumed innocent unless proven guilty through due legal process.
The case is expected to attract significant public attention given Bodejo’s position as leader of one of Nigeria’s prominent socio-cultural associations representing pastoralist interests.
As of the time of filing this report, neither Bodejo nor his legal representatives had publicly responded to the latest charges filed by the EFCC.
