Crime
Just in: EFCC rearrests ex-CBN Gov, Emefiele after regaining freedom
Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, is currently 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, less than an hour after he regained his freedom from the dungeon of the Department of State Services.
READ ALSO: EFCC arrests 15 internet fraudsters, recovers 30 phones
An impeccable source revealed the development to our correspondent 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 noted.
-
Featured6 days agoRanking the seven greatest World Cup finals of all time
-
Business7 days agoOPay breaks silence on viral September shutdown claim
-
Latest7 days agoTinubu’s FBI records: Omokri challenges claims, cites 2003 Embassy reply
-
Business5 days agoX3M Ideas donates 50 Walkie-Talkies to strengthen security operations in Onigbongbo
-
Latest6 days ago2027: Atiku vows direct payment of local government funds if elected president
-
Latest2 days agoCole-Alegbe unveils memoir, urges leaders to harness technology for lasting impact
-
Latest6 days ago2027: Atiku, Obi absent as opposition begins talks on single presidential candidate
-
Latest7 days agoAnambra 2027: INEC, NDC clash over 10 disputed Assembly candidates