The embattled former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Godwin Emefiele is currently being detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Emefiele according to reports was arrested by the operatives of the anti-graft agency on Thursday night after he was released from the custody of the secret police (DSS).
A source disclosed that EFCC is investigating the bank chief over alleged impropriety during his era as the head of the Central Bank.
The source said, “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,” the source noted.
Also, there is unconfirmed report that fresh charges may be lodged against Mr Emefiele by the EFCC.
More details to follow…