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BREAKING: More Trouble for Emefiele as EFCC Allegedly Detains Him After Release from DSS Custody
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BREAKING: More Trouble for Emefiele as EFCC Allegedly Detains Him After Release from DSS Custody

by  Ridwan Adeola 2 min read
  • Godwin Emefiele, the embattled former CBN governor, was reportedly released on Thursday, October 26, and subsequently picked up by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)
  • Although there is no official confirmation on this development, media reports suggest that Emefiele is currently undergoing interrogation, and there are hints that additional charges may be pressed against him
  • Emefiele has been under the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) since June, following his suspension by President Bola Tinubu

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FCT, Abuja - Godwin Emefiele, the embattled former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), is being detained in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

According to The Punch, Emefiele, who is currently being interrogated at the headquarters of the anti-graft agency in Jabi, Abuja, was picked up by EFCC operatives on Thursday night, October 26.

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He was arrested less than one hour after he allegedly regained his freedom from the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS).

EFCC Emefiele/Emefiele/EFCC
Emefiele is reportedly in EFCC net. Photo credits: Pius Utomi Ekpei, Kola Sulaimon
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EFCC detains Ex-CBN governor Godwin Emefiele

PM News corroborated The Punch's report.

An EFCC source said on Friday, October 27:

"Yes, he (Emefiele) is currently in our custody.
"He’s currently being interrogated at the headquarters, as he’s being investigated for alleged misappropriation of funds amongst other things during his term as CBN governor."

Legit.ng reports that Emefiele has faced criticisms from Nigerians for the CBN’s policies of redesigning Nigeria’s highest currencies and limiting cash withdrawals to N20,000 per day and N100,000 per week under the past administration of Muhammadu Buhari.

The DSS also accused the former CBN boss of terrorism financing and economic crimes.

DSS releases former EFCC Chair, Bawa

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Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the DSS released the embattled former chairman of the EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa, after over 134 days in custody.

Videos that went viral on Wednesday, October 25, showed Bawa reuniting with his family.

Tinubu under fire over Emefiele's detention

Legit.ng also reported that constitutional lawyer, Festus Ogun, criticised Tinubu over “the mindless, illegal, and continuous detention” of Emefiele.

The legal practitioner knocked the president for his government's treatment of Emefiele.

Source: Legit.ng

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Ridwan Adeola (Current Affairs Editor) Ridwan Adeola Yusuf is a content creator with more than nine years of experience, He is also a Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng. He holds a Higher National Diploma in Mass Communication from the Polytechnic Ibadan, Oyo State (2014). Ridwan previously worked at Africa Check, contributing to fact-checking research works within the organisation. He is an active member of the Academic Excellence Initiative (AEI). In March 2024, Ridwan completed the full Google News Initiative Lab workshop and his effort was recognised with a Certificate of Completion. Email: ridwan.adeola@corp.legit.ng.

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