In a recent development, the Department of State Services (DSS) has confirmed the apprehension and subsequent detention of Godwin Emefiele, the suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), for purposes of investigation.
The DSS spokesperson, Dr Peter Afunanya, initially denied Emefiele was in custody, but later released a statement confirming his detention.
According to reliable sources, Emefiele was arrested in Lagos and promptly transported to Abuja on Saturday. The arrest marks a significant turn of events in the ongoing investigation surrounding the suspended CBN governor.
Dr Peter Afunanya, in the official statement released on Saturday afternoon at approximately 2:18pm, stated, “the Department of State Services (DSS) hereby confirms that Mr Godwin Emefiele, the suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, is now in its custody for some investigative reasons.”
The DSS emphasised the importance of responsible and cautious reporting in the media concerning this development. They urged the public, particularly the media, to exercise discretion and refrain from disseminating inaccurate or misleading information regarding the situation.
The reasons behind Emefiele’s detention remain undisclosed, raising speculations about the nature of the ongoing investigation. The DSS’s decision to bring in the suspended CBN governor for questioning has triggered widespread interest and raised questions about the potential implications for Nigeria’s financial sector.
As the investigation unfolds, stakeholders and the public await further updates from the Department of State Services to shed light on the circumstances leading to Emefiele’s detention and the implications it may have for the country’s banking industry.
