Nigeria court grants bail to Miyetti Allah leader and ex‑Warri refinery MD in money‑laundering cases

The Federal High Court in Abuja granted bail to two high‑profile defendants in separate Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) money‑laundering prosecutions.

Miyetti Allah National President Bello Bodejo was released on bail of N2 billion with two sureties, one required to own landed property in Abuja and the other to provide a three‑year tax clearance. He surrendered his international passport and was barred from travelling outside Nigeria pending trial, which was adjourned to 5‑7 October 2026.

Former Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company Managing Director Jimoh Yisawu was granted bail of N500 million with a single surety who must own property in Abuja. He also deposited his passport with the court and faces a travel ban. His trial on eight money‑laundering counts was postponed to 25‑27 October 2026. Both cases remain under EFCC investigation.