Why DSS lacks power to investigate, prosecute Emefiele: Femi Falana explains

  • A senior advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has advised the Department of State Services (DSS) on Godwin Emefiele’s case
  • Falana asked the DSS to hand over Emefiele to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)
  • The prominent legal practitioner stated that the DSS lacked the power to investigate and prosecute the suspended CBN governor for alleged money laundering

FCT, Abuja – A foremost lawyer, Femi Falana, has said the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and not the Department of State Services (DSS), is bound by law to investigate and try the suspended Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele.

Falana asked the DSS to hand over Emefiele to the EFCC immediately, The Punch reported.