Theliberationnews authoritative reports that men of the State Security Service, (SSS) Monday invaded the headquarters of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) sealing off the office of the embattled governor of the apex bank, Godwin Emefiele.
There has been an ongoing battle between the SSS and Mr Emefiele over alleged terrorism financing.
Recall that the secret service had earlier sought a court order to arrest Mr Emefiele but has been out of the country for his annual leave which is expiring tomorrow, January 17. The FCT High Court had in December barred the SSS from arresting, inviting, or detaining Mr Emefiele.
Arriving at the CBN headquarters Monday noon, it was gathered that the SSS operatives came in with about 20 vehicles with armed personnel.
The operatives also barred all staff of the bank from gaining access to Mr Emefiele’s office.
As of the time of filing this report no official statement has been made by the secret service about the activity.
More details later…