In the ongoing trial concerning an alleged N10 billion money laundering scheme involving Ali Bello, a nephew to Former Governor Yahaya Bello and also the newly appointed Chief of State to the Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Usman Ododo and Dauda Suleiman.
In a turn of event a Prosecuting Witness shed light on the frequent business interactions with Suleiman. The witness, Rabiu Musa Tafada, a Bureau de Change Operator, testified before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja, detailing Suleiman’s routine visits to his office for various currency transactions.
Tafada, the proprietor of “Rabiu Tafada Global Ventures,” situated at plot 2339, Ladi Kwali Street, Wuse Zone 4, Abuja, disclosed that Suleiman was a regular client who engaged in currency exchange activities, including buying, borrowing, or selling dollars.
Led by Prosecution counsel Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, Tafada affirmed his familiarity with Suleiman’s visits or his representatives for conducting business transactions.
During his testimony, Tafada confirmed the seizure of documents by the EFCC in 2023, which included a hard copy notebook and an exercise book from his office.
Although the defense raised objections to the admissibility of the items, Justice Omotosho ruled in favor of their submission as evidence, marking them as Exhibit f & g.
Under cross-examination, Tafada elucidated on the contents of the exhibits, indicating that every entry in the record book pertained to currency exchange or cash transfers to his account, typically recorded by his staff due to his inability to write.
He recounted specific instances, such as transactions involving “Sunny Benghazi” and “Bashir Falala,” totaling millions of Naira, attributed to Suleiman’s requests.
Furthermore, both the prosecution and defense acknowledged the submission of an amended charge and a counter-affidavit, respectively, before the court. Following PW3’s testimony, Justice Omotosho adjourned the proceedings to February 13, 2024, for the continuation of the trial.
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