Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, on Wednesday, stepped in to maintain order in the courtroom when Justice Maryann Anenih walked out.
Bello, who was scheduled to be arraigned alongside his co-defendants, found himself in charge of managing the crowd after Justice Anenih abruptly rose from her seat and declared she would not return until the courtroom was calm.
Shortly after the judge left the courtroom, Bello who sat in the front of the courtroom stood up and approached the surging crowd.
He immediately directed his supporters and sympathisers to vacate their seats and leave the courtroom.
His actions defused the tension without resistance, as the followers complied without resistance, exiting one by one.
To further ensure sanity in the courtroom, Bello, the former governor sat at the entrance to the courtroom ensuring no one defied the court’s directive.
Meanwhile, Kemi Pinheiro, SAN, is representing the Federal Government in the case, while Joseph Dauda, SAN, leads Bello’s legal team.
The charges against Bello include allegations of laundering over N80 billion, with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) having declared him wanted in April 2024.
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