Anti-Crimes Commission to appeal N100million fine in favour of Emefiele

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) has resolved to approach the Court of Appeal to set aside N100million fine against the agency in favour of the former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN) Godwin Emefiele by the Federal High Court in Abuja

Penpushing reports that Justice O.A Adeniyi, on Monday, January 8, 2024  fined the commission after he ruled that the commission’s detention of Emefiele in the course of his investigation was a violation of his right to liberty.

The Head Media and Publicity of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC), Dele Oyewale in reaction to the ruling in a statement declared that the commission expressed dissatisfaction with a judgment which award  N100 million damages in favour of Emefiele.

Penpushing further  reports that the statement argued that the decision failed to take cognizance of the fact that the former boss of the apex bank was held with a valid order of the court

“The decision failed to take cognizance of the fact that the former CBN boss was held with a valid order of court. Consequently, the Commission will approach the Court of Appeal to set it aside”, Oyewale declared .

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