A legal tug-of-war has ensued as courts in Abuja and Kogi state issue conflicting orders regarding the arrest of former Kogi governor Yahaya Bello.

In Abuja, a Federal High Court granted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) an arrest warrant against Bello on Wednesday.

The decision comes amid ongoing investigations into alleged financial misconduct during his tenure.

However, in a twist of events, a Kogi High Court presided over by Judge I. A Jamil issued a restraining order against the EFCC, preventing them from arresting Bello.

The move has added complexity to the legal proceedings surrounding the former governor.

The conflicting rulings have sparked debate over the arrest warrant’s legal standing and the EFCC’s authority to proceed with their investigation.