A mild drama played out at the Federal High Court, Lagos
between operatives of the Department of State Services and officials of Nigeria
Correctional Service as they tussled over who keeps custody of the suspended Central
Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele.
Emefiele was arraigned by the Federal Ministry of Justice
for illegal possession of firearms and ammunition but was granted bail in the
sum of N20m with one surety, following his “not guilty” plea.
As the defendant’s lawyers were trying to perfect his bail
conditions, a mild drama played out within the court premises between DSS
operatives who are fully hooded and NCS over who will take custody of the
embattled CBN boss.
Two Hilux vehicles belonging to the two government agencies
were positioned near the entrance of the court.
The prison service also brought dogs into the court
premises.
Sources said that there are moves by the DSS operatives to
rearrest Emefiele despite the bail granted to him by the court.
photo credit: TheCable
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