A Federal High Court in Abuja has remanded the National President of Miyetti Allah Kauta Hore, Bello Bodejo, in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged money laundering and terrorism financing.

Justice Inyang Ekwo gave the order on Thursday after Bodejo was arraigned on multiple charges filed by the EFCC. The defendant pleaded not guilty to all the counts.

Following his plea, the prosecution asked the court to fix a trial date and remand the defendant, while the defence urged the court to grant bail, arguing that the alleged offences are bailable under the Administration of Criminal Justice Act.

The EFCC opposed the bail application, contending that Bodejo could interfere with witnesses, commit further offences if released, and had previously been detained by the Department of State Services over separate allegations. The prosecution also disputed claims that the defendant was in poor health.

Justice Ekwo ordered that Bodejo remain in EFCC custody pending the determination of his bail application and adjourned the case until July 20 for a ruling.

According to the EFCC, Bodejo allegedly received cash payments totaling about 2.63 million dollars from a former Attorney-General of Bauchi State, Sa’idu Abubakar, in transactions said to exceed the legal cash limit. The anti-graft agency said the alleged offences contravene the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.