To avoid gun battle, Emefiele’s lawyers allow DSS re-arrest him after face-off

According to the Nigerian Tribune, in a dramatic turn of events, the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, found himself once again in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS).

This unexpected re-arrest unfolded on Tuesday at the premises of a Federal High Court in Lagos, causing quite a commotion.

After Justice Nicholas Oweibo granted Emefiele bail of 20 million naira with the condition that he be remanded at the correctional center until the bail conditions were met, tensions began to rise.

As Emefiele awaited his transfer to the correctional center, DSS operatives strategically positioned their Hilux pickup van that had initially brought him to court. Their actions suggested an intention to take him back to their detention center, much to the concern of Emefiele’s lead counsel and other lawyers present.

The alarm was raised regarding the planned re-arrest, and as prison officials attempted to take Emefiele into custody, a clash erupted between them and the DSS operatives.

Faced with a potential gun battle, Emefiele’s legal team reluctantly made the difficult decision to allow the DSS to defy the court order and illegally take custody of their client.

At precisely 3:03 p.m., the DSS led the suspended CBN governor out of the courtroom and swiftly whisked him away, leaving behind a trail of questions and confusion.

The unexpected turn of events left many wondering about the true motives behind Emefiele’s re-arrest and the implications it could have for the ongoing legal proceedings.

As the day drew to a close, the fate of Godwin Emefiele remained uncertain, lost in the shroud of uncertainty that enveloped this unusual courtroom saga.

As news of the re-arrest spread, shockwaves rippled through the Nigerian legal and political spheres. The incident sparked intense debate and concerns over the rule of law and the independence of the judiciary. Many questioned how a security agency could blatantly disregard a court order, essentially undermining the authority of the judiciary.

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