The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to the National President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Bodejo, in the sum of ₦2 billion over his ongoing trial for alleged money laundering involving about $2.63 million.

Justice Inyang Ekwo delivered the ruling on Monday, admitting Bodejo to bail after he was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a 12-count charge.

Court Sets Bail Conditions

The court ordered Bodejo to provide two sureties in like sum as part of his bail conditions.

One surety must be a resident of Abuja with evidence of three years’ tax clearance, while the second must own landed property in the Federal Capital Territory valued at ₦2 billion.

The court also directed Bodejo to surrender his international passport and remain within the court’s jurisdiction throughout the trial.

EFCC Charges

The EFCC arraigned Bodejo on July 9, accusing him of offences bordering on money laundering.

According to the anti-graft agency, one of the charges alleges that he accepted $100,000 in cash in 2022 without processing the transaction through a financial institution, contrary to the provisions of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act.

Bodejo pleaded not guilty to all the charges.

Trial Continues in October

Justice Ekwo adjourned the matter until October 5, 6 and 7, 2026, for the commencement of trial.

Bello Bodejo heads Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, one of Nigeria’s prominent Fulani socio-cultural organisations, which has frequently featured in national conversations on security and herder-farmer relations.

The EFCC has yet to issue any further statement on the court’s decision, maintaining that the prosecution is based on allegations of financial crimes.