The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has denied a newspaper report alleging that one of its Deputy Governors was arrested and made to forfeit some amount of money to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
The apex bank in a statement by its acting director, corporate communication, Isaac Okoroafor stated categorically that there is no iota of truth in the said report, describing it as a mere figment of the writer’s imagination.
The statement reiterated that the Bank and its officials will not be distracted from the onerous task of ensuring stability in the financial system, and indeed the economy, at this critical time and advised persons(s) bent on disparaging the Bank and its officials to note that legal options would be explored to protect its reputation from being tarnished in any manner.
Okoroafor, therefore, implore members of the media to always exercise caution and endeavor to verify their stories before rushing to the press.