EFCC Files Charge Against Miyetti Allah President Over $2.53M Terrorism Financing, Money Laundering

Nigeria's anti-graft agency has initiated legal proceedings against Bello Abdullahi Bodejo, the president of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, accusing him of terrorism financing and money laundering. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) filed a 12-count charge before the Federal High Court in Abuja, detailing allegations involving approximately $2.53 million.

Court documents filed on June 22, 2026, outline the EFCC's claims that Bodejo received and held substantial amounts of foreign currency. The agency suspects these funds are proceeds of unlawful activities, violating both the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act, 2011, and the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022. Bodejo, reportedly linked to Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, is awaiting arraignment.

The charges specify multiple alleged cash transactions with Sa’idu Abubakar, a former Accountant-General of Bauchi State currently in police custody. These include receiving $100,000 on January 11, 2022, $200,000 on January 21, 2022, $500,000 on March 20, 2024, and $980,000 on February 7, 2024. Prosecutors assert these transactions exceeded legal cash thresholds and were not routed through financial institutions as required by law.

Further charges relate to the alleged possession of suspected proceeds of crime. Count ten accuses Bodejo of taking possession of $980,000 in Abuja around February 7, 2024, under circumstances suggesting he knew the money was from unlawful activities. The EFCC expects to proceed with prosecution once the court sets a date for Bodejo's plea. Bodejo is presumed innocent until proven guilty.