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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 46753, member: 636"] Nigeria's anti-corruption agency blocked a former governor from leaving the country for medical treatment. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission said Yahaya Bello abused court rules when he asked to travel abroad. Bello served as Kogi State governor before facing corruption charges. He told the court he needs treatment for high blood pressure and calcium problems. The EFCC lawyer Kemi Pinheiro argued against the request. Prosecutors said Bello failed to prove his health conditions could kill him. They noted that Nigerian hospitals can treat his medical problems effectively. The EFCC reminded the court that Bello had built modern hospitals during his time as governor. Officials questioned why he would need foreign treatment after creating these facilities. The medical report Bello submitted did not show the treating doctor's credentials. The anti-corruption agency warned that Bello faces serious international criminal allegations. Interpol has placed him on their red notice list for wanted persons. The EFCC said foreign law enforcement could arrest him if he leaves Nigeria. This arrest could send him to the United States or United Arab Emirates for prosecution. Such action would disrupt his ongoing trial in Nigeria. Court officials discovered that Bello filed similar travel requests in different courts. The people who guaranteed his court appearances were not told about this application. Judge Emeka Nwite heard arguments from both sides about the travel request. The judge will announce his decision at a later court hearing. [/QUOTE]

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