The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is preparing to arraign the National President of Miyetti Allah, Abdullahi Bello Bodejo, over allegations linked to terrorism financing and money laundering involving $2.53 million.
The development has drawn significant attention because of Bodejo’s position as a leading figure in one of Nigeria’s most prominent socio-cultural organizations.
According to the anti-graft agency, a 12-count charge has already been filed before a Federal High Court in Abuja. The charges were reportedly submitted on June 22, 2026, ahead of formal court proceedings.
In a statement issued by the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, the commission disclosed that the case centers on allegations that Bodejo received and possessed large sums of foreign currency suspected to be connected to unlawful activities.
The agency alleged that several cash transactions were carried out outside the country’s regulated banking system. According to the charges, the funds were received from a former Accountant General of Bauchi State, Sa’idu Abubakar.
Investigators claimed that the transactions involved amounts ranging from $100,000 to $980,000. Furthermore, the funds were allegedly transferred without being processed through recognized financial institutions as required by Nigerian law.
The EFCC maintains that some of the money is believed to have originated from unlawful activities. Therefore, the transactions are being treated as possible violations of Nigeria’s money laundering laws.
According to the commission, the alleged offences fall under provisions of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act, 2011, as well as the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.
The anti-corruption agency also stated that further legal proceedings would follow after the arraignment process begins. However, no court verdict has been delivered, and the allegations remain subject to judicial determination.
Bodejo is expected to enter his plea when he appears before the court in the coming days. In addition, legal teams on both sides are likely to present their arguments as the case progresses.
The development comes at a time when Nigerian authorities are intensifying efforts to combat financial crimes, terrorism financing, and money laundering.
