A team of police officers is currently laying a siege to the Maitama home of the Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele, The PUNCH reports.
“The police officers are not there to arrest, but they’re there to ensure that he doesn’t run away again as he did weeks ago.”
Meanwhile, the Force Headquarters and the Federal Capital Territory Police Command have denied knowledge of the siege. When contacted, the Force Public Relations officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said, “I have no knowledge of such event. However, kindly contact the FCT Command.” However, the FCT PPRO, Josephine Adeh also denied knowledge of the siege, when contacted by our correspondent.
Adeh said, “I don’t know anything about policemen surrounding the CBN governor’s home. You could contact the Force Headquarters.”All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.
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