A Federal High Court sitting in Maitama, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja has issued an order restraining secret police, the Department of State Services (DSS) from arresting Godwin Emefiele, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This ruling, delivered by Justice M.A. Hassan on Thursday, also applies to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Attorney-General of The Federation (AGF), and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and the CBN, who are listed as defendants.
Nigerian High Court Restrains Secret Police, DSS, Others From Arresting Central Bank Governor, EmefieleSaharaReporters had reported how a Federal High Court in Abuja declined an application by the DSS to arrest and detain Emefiele.
SaharaReporters had reported how a Federal High Court in Abuja declined an application by the DSS to arrest and detain Emefiele. “1. The entire affidavit depositions, especially as per paragraph 4 of the supporting affidavit, purport that preliminary investigation has revealed various acts of Terrorism Financing, fraudulent activities perpetrated by the Respondent and his Involvement in economic crimes of national security dimension. These are no doubt, grave allegations, but which the Applicant has not presented any concrete evidence to support.
“This is not the situation here, as Godwin Emefiele, the CBN Governor was shown on Television, even last night, having audience with the President of Nigeria. It therefore seems that the Applicant Intends to use the Court, as a cover for an irregular procedure, which is unacceptable.
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