Arraign Emefiele, Bawa in court, Falana urges DSS

Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has called on the Department of State Services (DSS) to investigate the cases involving the suspended Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa and suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele and arraign them in court if any evidence of indictment is found.

Falana made the pronouncement in an interview on Channels Television Politics Today on Friday.

Recall that Emefiele was arrested on June 10 over allegations of terrorism financing, while Bawa was nabbed by the secret services over allegations of abuse of office.

Falana argued that the continued detention of Emefiele and Bawa did not reflect the implementation of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act.

The Senior Advocate of Nigeria also urged the Nigerian government to handle the cases in line with the provisions of the law to avoid a situation whereby loopholes are exploited.

“Investigations should be speedily conducted, more so where allegations are made. I do not expect any delay in the investigation of the very serious allegation that has been made,” he stated.

“In the case of Emefiele, the State Security Services last year alleged his involvement in terrorism financing. Please, quickly do something about that. With respect to money laundering and other offences, take them to the appropriate agencies of government.

“In the case of Mr Bawa, we haven’t been told the offences he committed. I cannot speak very confidently with respect to the gentleman except to ask the government or the agencies involved to speed up an investigation and have them arraigned if they are indicted.”