Breaking: DSS storms CBN Headquarters, takes over Governor’s office

By Ada Ononye

The Department of State Services, DSS has invaded the headquarters of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN in Abuja, the nation”s capital taking over the office of embattled Governor, Godwin Emefiele

Details of the operation are still sketchy but it will recalled that the Federal High Court Abuja in a ruling on December 19, 2022 by President of the Court, Justice John Tsoho refused to approve an application by the DSS to arrest and detain Emefiele on terrorism allegations

Meanwhile,the FCT High Court sitting in Garki, had on December 29, 2022 granted an order restraining the DSS, EFCC and police from arresting or harassing Emefiele.

The embattled CBN Governor who could not personally appear before Senate on December 28 after he was summoned over policy on cash withdrawal limits said he was on medical vacation abroad.