DSS, Correctional Officers Clash over Moves to Rearrests Emefiele

July 25, 2023

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There was choas at the the premise of the Federal High Court, Lagos on Tuesday as the Operatives of the Department of State Service (DSS) and officers of Nigeria Correctional Service (NCS) clashed over plan by the secret police to rearrests the Suspended Governor of Central Bank, Goodwin Emefiele.

A reliable source said that there are moves by the DSS operatives to rearrest Emefiele despite the bail granted to him by the court.

Recall that 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.

StarNews gathered that The prison service also brought dogs into the court premises.

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