Reliable sources have revealed that operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have confiscated 18 Ghana-must-go bags filled with money and documents from the Lagos residence of the suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele.
The search of Emefiele’s property lasted for about a day before the money and documents were taken away from his Lagos residence on Friday afternoon.
Following his arrest by the DSS on June 10, Emefiele has spent eight days in their custody. However, it appears that his detention may be extended as investigations into his activities during his tenure at the apex bank are still ongoing.
The DSS obtained a court order on Thursday allowing them to detain the former CBN chief for three weeks, with indications suggesting that it could be longer.
Emefiele was reportedly transported from DSS custody in Abuja to Lagos on Thursday, where his house was searched by DSS operatives. Subsequently, on the following day, about 18 large Ghana-must-go bags containing currency and documents were taken away.
Emefiele was flown back to Abuja on Friday afternoon along with the bags, and investigators have resumed questioning him, focusing on the findings.
Furthermore, it has been revealed that the secret police are actively searching for Emefiele’s personal assistant, who is believed to be connected to the revelations arising from the ongoing investigation.
According to a source, “DSS took Emefiele to his house in Lagos on Thursday and returned him to Abuja on Friday afternoon. His house was searched. They took away about 18 big Ghana-must-go bags containing money and documents from the house. His personal assistant is on the run. DSS is on a manhunt for him. He is the key to unlock Emefiele’s assets and wealth stashed away within and outside the country.”
