The Department of State Services (DSS) has clarified that Godwin Emefiele, the suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), is not currently in their custody. This announcement was made through the agency’s official Twitter handle on Saturday, June 10, 2023.
The DSS took to Twitter and posted, “Currently, Emefiele is not with the DSS,” debunking earlier speculations regarding his whereabouts.
Currently, Emefiele is not with the DSS.
— Department of State Services (DSS) (@OfficialDSSNG) June 10, 2023News had circulated that President Bola Tinubu suspended Emefiele from his position with immediate effect on Friday night, adding an element of uncertainty to the situation. As part of the suspension, Emefiele was instructed to hand over the responsibilities of his office to Folashodun Shonubi, the Deputy Governor (Operations Directorate), who would serve as the acting CBN governor until the investigation and reforms are concluded.
Late on Friday, unverified reports emerged suggesting that operatives of the Department of State Services had apprehended the suspended CBN governor. The DSS’s clarification regarding Emefiele’s custody status comes amidst public interest and ongoing speculation surrounding the situation. A
