The governor of the apex bank was arrested by the DSS on June 10, shortly after President Bola Tinubu suspended him from office and ordered an investigation into the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Emefiele, through his lawyer Joseph Daudu (SAN), alleges a violation of his human rights.
The suit lists the Attorney General of the Federation, the Director General of the DSS, and the DSS itself as respondents. They have filed preliminary objections, questioning the court's jurisdiction to hear the case and requesting its dismissal.
During the June 20 proceedings, the DSS, represented by counsel I. Awo, argued that Emefiele's detention was lawful since the DSS obtained an order from an FCT Chief Magistrates' Court to keep him in custody pending the conclusion of the investigation.
Tijjani Ghazali (SAN), counsel for the AGF, contended that Emefiele's arrest and detention by the DSS was an administrative decision of the executive branch and urged the court not to interfere.
However, Emefiele's lawyer, Daudu, disagreed and maintained that the suit has merit. Justice Hamza Muazu adjourned the case until today to rule on the jurisdiction of the court and consider Emefiele's prayers. The ruling will determine the next steps in the legal battle and the resolution of Emefiele's human rights claims.