The National President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Bodejo, on Thursday pleaded not guilty before the Federal High Court in Abuja to a 12-count charge bordering on alleged money laundering and terrorism financing involving $2.63 million.
Bodejo was arraigned before Justice Inyang Ekwo by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which accused him of financial crimes linked to the multimillion-dollar sum.
At the commencement of proceedings, counsel to the EFCC, Wahab Shittu (SAN), informed the court that the matter was scheduled for the defendant to take his plea to the charges.
Defence counsel, Ahmed Raji (SAN), raised no objection, paving the way for the charges to be read.
After the 12-count charge was read in open court, Bodejo pleaded not guilty to all the allegations.
Court documents showed that the charge was dated June 24 and filed on June 25, with Bodejo listed as the sole defendant.
The prosecution is seeking to establish allegations of money laundering and terrorism financing against the Miyetti Allah leader as the trial progresses.
Justice Ekwo subsequently adjourned the matter for further proceedings.
