EMEFIELE: ALLEGED FRAUDULENT $6.2M WITHDRAWAL PUSHED CBN'S SPECIAL DOLLAR ACCOUNT INTO NEGATIVE BALANCE-WITNESS. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 Emefiele: Alleged  Fraudulent $6.2m Withdrawal Pushed CBN's Special Dollar Account into Negative Balance-Witness The 15th Prosecution Witness, PW15, Jim Osayande Obazee, in the trial of the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele, on Friday, July 3, 2026 told Justice Hamza Muazu of the Federal Capital Territory,  FCT,   High Court, Abuja that the $6.2 million allegedly earmarked for foreign election observer mission for the 2023 general election, fraudulently withdrawn from the apex bank's Abuja branch, pushed the CBN dollar account for internal staff and MDAs into a negative balance of N2.858 billion. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC is prosecuting Emefiele before Justice Muazu on amended 20-count charge, bordering on conferment of corrupt advantages, conspiracy, criminal breach of trust, forgery, and obtaining by false pretences to the tune of Six Million, Two Hundred and Thirty Thousand United States Dollar ($6,...

IGP DISU PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO CHIEF JUSTICE OF NIGERIA, SEEKS DEEPER POLICE–JUDICIARY COLLABORATION ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE


 IGP DISU PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO CHIEF JUSTICE OF NIGERIA, SEEKS DEEPER POLICE–JUDICIARY COLLABORATION ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM


The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, on Thursday, 2nd July 2026, paid a courtesy visit to the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen institutional collaboration between the Nigeria Police Force and the Judiciary in advancing effective criminal justice administration and the rule of law.


During the visit, the Inspector-General commended the leadership of the Judiciary in promoting judicial integrity, constitutional governance, and the administration of justice. He

emphasized that the Police and the Judiciary remain indispensable partners in the criminal justice system and stressed the need for sustained collaboration to improve the quality of investigations, strengthen prosecution support, and promote the timely dispensation of justice. 


He also underscored the importance of the effective implementation of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) and corresponding State laws in enhancing efficiency and reducing delays in criminal proceedings.


The Inspector-General further highlighted the Force's ongoing investments in forensic science, intelligence-led policing, digital investigation capabilities, and other modern policing initiatives, noting that closer collaboration with the Judiciary in the use of technology and capacity-building programmes would further strengthen criminal justice delivery.


The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to working closely with the Judiciary and other critical stakeholders to strengthen the rule of law, improve public confidence in the administration of justice, and build a safer, more secure, and more just society.


CSP ANIETIE OKOKON EDEM INIEDU ANIPR�FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER�FORCE HEADQUARTERS, ABUJA�3RD JULY, 2026

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