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Reprieve for Emefiele as Court Nullifies Arrest, Detentio
The Federal High Court, Abuja on Friday nullified the arrest and detention of the suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Godwin Emefiele.
The declaration was made by Justice Bello Kawu while ruling on an application brought before the court by Emefiele.
The court therefore ordered the Department of State Services (DSS) to immediately release the embattled former CBN governor
Justice Kawu stated that his continued detention was a violation of the subsisting judgment and orders of another court judge, Justice M. A. Hassan.
Emefiele had, through his counsel, Peter Abang, approached the court to set aside and nullify his arrest and detention, claiming it was an illegality and a nullity in view of the subsisting judgment by another court delivered on 29th December, 2022.
Justice Kawu also held that there was an order setting aside any warrant of arrest obtained or procured by the DSS for the arrest of Emefiele in connection with the allegations of terrorism financing, fraudulent practices, money laundering, threat to national security before any court.
The judge further granted a restraining injunction against the DSS or any other security agency from arresting, detaining, or interfering with Emefiele’s personal liberty and freedom of movement.
