In a significant development, Godwin Emefiele, the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has been apprehended by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS).
This arrest comes shortly after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved Emefiele’s suspension, as confirmed by a reliable source within the Service.
According to the source, the DSS had intended to take Emefiele into custody earlier, but their plans were temporarily halted due to the discreet intervention of former President Muhammadu Buhari. However, with the recent approval of the suspension, the secret police wasted no time in taking action.
This development has sent shockwaves throughout the country, as Emefiele’s arrest raises questions about the circumstances surrounding his suspension and the potential implications for the nation’s financial sector. The situation is likely to unfold in the coming days, shedding light on the reasons behind this high-profile arrest and its impact on the Nigerian economy. Stay tuned for updates as this story continues to develop.
