EFCC Detains Emefiele After DSS Frees Him

Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, is at the moment, being detained in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Emefiele, who is currently being interrogated at the National Headquarters of the anti-graft agency, Jabi, Abuja, was picked up by EFCC operatives Thursday night, barely an hour after he regained his freedom from the office of the Department of State Services.

A source disclosed the development Friday morning, noting that the EFCC is probing Emefiele over alleged impropriety during his term as the head of the apex bank.

“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,” the source said.

According to the source, fresh charges may be filed against Emefiele by the EFCC.