Not Terrorism, Not Corruption, FG Files Shocking Charge Against Emefiele

Ikoyi, Lagos state – A new report indicates that the federal government has filed a two-count charge of illegal processions of a gun and ammunition against Godwin Emefiele, the suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), before the Federal High Court in Lagos.

According to Leadership newspaper the charge sheet shows that the Nigerian government accused Emefiele of possessing a single-barrel shotgun (JOJEFF MAGNUM 8371) without a license.

The government maintained that the offenses are contrary to section 4 of the Firearms Act Cap F28 Laws of the Federation 2004 and punishable under Section 27 (1b) of the same Act.

In the second count, Emefiele was accused of having in his possession 123 rounds of live ammunition (Cartridges) without a licence, which is contrary to section 8 of the Firearms Act Cap F28 Laws of the Federation 2004 and punishable under Section 27 (1)(b)(il) of the same Act.

It was learnt that the case is yet to be assigned to a judge. Emefiele has been in DSS’ custody since June 10 following his suspension by President Bola Tinubu and subsequent arrest by the Department of State Services (DSS).

Emefiele’s lawyer has meanwhile been reported as saying that he has a licence for the gun that was found in his possession.

Meanwhile, GWG.ng earlier reported that the DSS said it had charged Emefiele to court.

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