In a significant development, the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory has delivered a ruling that sets a time limit for the Department of State Security Service (DSS) to either charge or release the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele. This ultimatum comes as a result of a fundamental human rights suit filed by Emefiele against the DSS and other involved parties.
During the ruling, Justice Hamza Muazu emphasized the importance of the DSS carrying out its constitutional duties, which include making arrests, detaining individuals, and ensuring the prevention of internal crime. However, Justice Muazu stressed that these duties must be executed in accordance with the law.
The decision by the High Court imposes a one-week deadline on the DSS, highlighting the need for prompt action. As of now, the DSS has yet to bring forward any charges against the detained governor. If the DSS fails to present their case to the court within the specified time frame, Emefiele must be released from custody.
Further details regarding this case will be provided as they become available. This ruling signals a significant turning point in the ongoing legal battle surrounding Godwin Emefiele’s detention, and all eyes are now on the DSS to see how they respond to the court’s order.