The Deputy Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Ms. Aisha Ahmad has not been arrested nor in detention contrary to insinuations in some quarters.
Sources close to the top banker said she was never under any arrest nor kept in detention by the Department of State Security, DSS.
“In light of the ongoing investigation into the activities of the Godwin Emefiele-led Central Bank of Nigeria as instructed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, all senior officials of the CBN have been interrogated by the DSS and the appointed special investigator,” the source said.
“The Deputy governors are not exempt from this exercise and have all been called upon to provide essential information at different points in time. It is important to emphasize that this is standard procedure aimed at assisting the ongoing probe,” the source added.
Also a close family member of Ms. Ahmad confirmed and clarified that the Deputy Governor is safe and sound.
“I wish to reassure everyone that Aishah Ahmad is home with her family and not detained by the DSS, she is safe and sound,” she said.
“It is essential to maintain clarity and rely on verified information only. Mrs. Ahmad’s cooperation with the authorities is a demonstration of her commitment to transparency and due process. It is crucial that the public exercise discretion when evaluating news reports and avoid engaging with unfounded rumors or misinformation.
“The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) plays a vital role in the nation’s economic stability, and it is imperative that the investigative process is allowed to run its course,” the source concluded.