Breaking: DSS Operatives Invade CBN Headquarters, Occupy Emefiele’s Office

The operatives of the Department of Security Service(DSS), have invaded the headquarters of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, in Abuja, taking over the office of the embattled governor of the apex bank, Godwin Emefiele.

Emefiele has been having some issues with the secret police after the agency allegedly accused him of financing terrorism in the country.

The secret service had earlier sought a court order to arrest Emefiele but he has been out of the country for his annual leave which is expiring tomorrow, January 17.

The FCT High Court had in December barred the DSS from arresting, inviting, or detaining Emefiele.

Arriving at the CBN headquarters Monday afternoon, the DSS operatives came in with about 20 vehicles with armed personnel.

The operatives also barred all staff of the bank from gaining access to Mr Emefiele’s office.

Peter Afunanya, the DSS spokesperson, is yet to respond to the query sent to him by this medium.

9news Nigeria

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