Nigeria, June 25 -- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has charged Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore leader, Bello Bodejo, with money laundering involving funds he allegedly received from the Bauchi State Government.

A statement from EFCC's Head, Media & Publicity, Dele Oyewale, on Wednesday, said the commission filed 12 counts of money laundering against Mr Bodejo on Monday at the Federal High Court in Abuja.

According to the commission, Mr Bodejo received and possessed large sums of cash in foreign currency linked to "proceeds of unlawful activities in contravention of the Money Laundering (Prevention & Prohibition) Act, 2011."

The charges alleged that Mr. Bodejo, whom the commission linked to Bauchi State Governor Bala Moha...