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Ex CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele Detained by EFCC

Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, is reportedly currently under detention at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

According to reports, the former apex bank boss is being interrogated at the National Headquarters of the anti-graft agency, Jabi, Abuja.

His arrest by EFCC operatives occurred on Thursday night, less than an hour after he was released from the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS), as reported by Punch Newspaper.

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A source within EFCC stated, “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.”

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