Follow Us on Google
From Molly Kilete, Abuja
The Department of State Services (DSS), Friday invited the Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in charge of Economic Policy, Obiora Kingsley, for questioning.
Saturday Sun reliably gathered that Obiora was invited and not arrested by the Service as it’s being speculated in the media.
Security sources told our reporter that Obiora’s invitation to the service headquarters in Abuja, may not be unconnected to the ongoing probe of the suspended CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele who is currently in custody of the service over allegations of financial mismanagement.
A top security source, who pleaded anonymity confirmed the invitation of the CBN deputy governor, said it was part of an ongoing investigation.
Besides, the source said that having being appointed by the suspended former governor, Obiora has some questions to answer to aid in the investigation.
The source further said that Obiora was invited as part of an ongoing investigation of the CBN, and as you know, investigation is a large and continuous process and wherever an investigation leads, it should be followed.
The source said: “Whoever an investigation leads to has to be invited to answer questions, as the probe pertains to such person. I cannot give you any more details, but all I can say is that he was invited for questioning over an ongoing investigation. And don’t forget that the suspended former CBN Governor appointed Obiora. That is all I can say,” the source added.
When contacted, the DSS Public Relations Officer, Dr. Peter Afunanya, refused to comment on the matter. A text message sent to his mobile telephone number was not responded as at the time of filing this report.
