Ex-Banker Tells Abuja Court How He Deposited Billions for Emefiele

A former Zenith Bank staff member told the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja how he processed cash deposits totalling billions of naira for ex-CBN governor Godwin Emefiele. He said the funds came via Emefiele’s personal assistant and were either credited to two company accounts or held in the bank’s vault. The witness maintained he followed standard procedures under verbal approval from his superiors after phone instructions from the aide. Emefiele, facing charges of breach of trust, conspiracy and unlawful possession of property, has pleaded not guilty. The court adjourned to continue the trial.

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