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THE Central Bank of Nigeria has asked Justice Ahmed Mohammed of a Federal High Court in Abuja not to unfreeze the s of #EndSARS campaigners because they are still under probe for terrorism financing.

The CBN said this in a counter-affidavit in opposition to a motion on notice filed by Gatefield Nigeria Limited, a company that sponsored freelance journalists to cover the #EndSARS protests in October.

The apex bank had through an ex parte order frozen the of Gatefield Nigeria Limited and 19 other persons who played a role in the protests.

However, Gatefield opposed the CBN’s action in court, insisting that the act was illegal because the apex bank had frozen the s even before the court order to do so was obtained.

In a counter-affidavit filed by a lawyer, A.J. Apera, on behalf of the CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, the apex bank stated that it duly obtained a court order on November 4, 2020 to freeze the s.

The CBN, however, made no mention of #EndSARS in the court papers but only told the court that all those whose s were frozen were under probe for suspected terrorism.


The affidavit read in part, “That the bank s frozen by this honourable court in this case are suspected to be involved in transactions bordering on terrorism financing and that the said s are being investigated by the Central Bank of Nigeria in that regard.”

The apex bank said it did not need to inform the #EndSARS campaigners about the freezing of their s because of the nature of the investigation which is terrorism-related.

It added, “That the allegations involving the defendants’ s being investigated by the Central Bank of Nigeria border on terrorism and that there was an extreme urgency warranting the grant of the ex parte order in this suit.”


The apex court said it had the legal right to investigate the defendants because it had to do with financing and funds being stored in financial institutions.


The CBN said it would forward its findings to the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit for further investigation.

The affidavit further read, “That it will be in the best interest of justice that the instant application be dismissed as the investigations being conducted by the Central Bank of Nigeria in respect of the defendants’ frozen s have not been concluded.”

The Parliament of the United Kingdom had last week criticised the Federal Government for freezing the s of #EndSARS campaigners under the guise of probing terrorist financing.

The s have been frozen for 40 days while none of the accused has been invited for questioning.

https://punchng.com/terrorism-dont-unfreeze-endsars-campaigners-s-cbn-begs-court/

Maka why?

CBN under Emefiele has been the worst in the history of Nigeria.

We will see where he will run to after this evil term.

What's their business with the s of "terrorists"? How many s of Boko sponsors has CBN pegged? These people are using organisations/parastatals headed by Southerners to do their dirty jobs of dealing with Southerners

Next time they would think twice before playing the role of enemy of the nation...

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helinues:


Next time they would think twice before playing the role of enemy of the nation...

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shatap helinues

people that rejoice in the misfortune of others shall never be free from misfortune

Like seriously who those that. They're terrorist
That the bank s frozen by this honourable court in this case are suspected to be involved in transactions bordering on terrorism financing and that the said s are being investigated by the Central Bank of Nigeria in that regard.” DSS should arrest the stupid judge. He is probably from the East ing his fellow terrorist

ngadaAwo:
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shatap helinues

people that rejoice in the misfortune of others shall never be free from misfortune

Who is this?

Pls do I know you?

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helinues:


Who is this?

Pls do I know you?

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na my son you be
it's my duty as a father to train and correct you

Why are the begging the courts? They rather should provide concrete evidence as to why they had to block the s in the first place. Infact I expect CBN to be paying huge fines for blocking those s once the court hearings are over.

Nonsense. Have they blocked all the s of the folks providing to bokoharam?

They are looking for trouble. Another round of protests will ensue very soon


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bayelsaowei:
Why are the begging the courts? They rather should provide concrete evidence as to why they had to block the s in the first place. Infact I expect CBN to be paying huge fines for blocking those s once the court hearings are over.Nonsense! Have they blocked all the s of the folks providing to bokoharam?

So you freeze someone without any concrete evidence then start investigating? Sue these idiots, get justice and make a huge fortune on their head.

This is the irony with every institution under this satanic government.Lawless-ness everywhere with everyone acting as a tyrant.

Islie:







https://punchng.com/terrorism-dont-unfreeze-endsars-campaigners-s-cbn-begs-court/



Lalasticlala

How can you freeze s and then start to investigate? They could have concluded investigations before freezing.
It is abuse of power by CBN.

but repentant bokoharam will be getting their 150k for their unending killings

Emefiele after those calling for good governance

helinues:


Next time they would think twice before playing the role of enemy of the nation...

is u that is d bigger enemy of this nation,becuz u want d country to continue hving bad government and again u are a disgrace to ur self terrorist like u

bencr7:
is u that is d bigger enemy of this nation,becuz u want d country to continue hving bad government and again u are a disgrace to ur self

Lover of Nigeria, go and start new protest today and come and update us later.

Hian

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helinues:


Lover of Nigeria, go and start new protest today and come and update us later.

Hian

I having CBN freeze d of boko haram Mr terrorist enemy of Nigeria

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helinues:


Lover of Nigeria, go and start new protest today and come and update us later.

Hian

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shatap
stop talking nonsense
lzaa imhotep Gandollaar Ebenezer202l

I'm not really comfortable with this government anymore.

Yenefer:
Like seriously who those that. They're terrorist
That the bank s frozen by this honourable court in this case are suspected to be involved in transactions bordering on terrorism financing and that the said s are being investigated by the Central Bank of Nigeria in that regard.” DSS should arrest the stupid judge. He is probably from the East ing his fellow terrorist

na diz type of thread u they always show ur face but thread about insecurities in d north or hw to end insecurity in d north u they always hide ur face and u are calling them terrorist when d real terrorist boko boy, herdman and bandit are giving ur region hot hot after having all security chief in d north, shame no dey do u

Dysfunctional society with a stupid government and an utmost clueless central bank governor...




if only say Libya dhe close

Fools, the economy and currency are ruined but these idiots are still pursuing vendetta.

Emefiele will not retire in peace, I feel so ashamed this fucking prick is from my state.

helinues:


Next time they would think twice before playing the role of enemy of the nation...

irredeemable Zombie.

yes, it should not be unfreezed. It is going to reduce the cost of dollars in the long run.

Mtcheeeew