EFCC Arrested Emefiele As Soon As He Was Released From DSS Custody

Godwin Emefiele

According to reports, the EFCC apprehends Godwin Emefiele as soon as he is released from...

EFCC apprehends Godwin Emefiele as soon as he is released from DSS custody

The Department of State Services (DSS) liberated Godwin Emefiele, the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, on Thursday night, giving him a small window of freedom.

According to reports, Emefiele, who had been under the DSS's custody since June 9, was picked up right away by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), an anti-corruption organization.

"Emefiele regained his freedom last night but he was immediately picked up by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission," a top security source told SaharaReporters on Thursday. It is reported that the Presidency directed the EFCC to take over the case.

Another source said, "Yes, Emefiele is currently in our (EFCC) custody; he was arrested last night less than an hour after the DSS freed him. 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."

Emefiele was detained by the DSS in June, the same day President Bola Tinubu temporarily removed him from office. Emefiele was reportedly placed on leave "due to the ongoing investigation of his office and the planned reforms in the economy's financial sector."