#EndSARS: CBN receives order to freeze protest promoters’ accounts
By Modupe Shodeinde
The Central Bank Of Nigeria (CBN) has gotten a court order to freeze the accounts of 20 #EndSARS promoters for 90days, subject to renewal.
The CBN had applied for this restriction on October 20 before a Federal High Court.
The apex bank was represented by lawyers led by a former Attorney-General of the Federation, Michael Aondoakaa (SAN).
The certified true copy of the order obtained by , Peoples Gazette, showed that the suit listed the 20 defendants as – Bolatito Oduala, Chima Ibebunjoh, Mary Kpengwa, Gatefield Nigeria Limited, Saadat Bibi, Bassey Israel, Wisdom Obi, Nicholas Osazele, Ebere Idibie, Akintomide Yusuf, Uhuo Promise, Mosopefoluwa Odeseye and Adegoke Emmanuel.
Also, Umoh Ekanem, Babatunde Segun, Mulu Teghenan, Mary Oshifowora, Winifred Jacob, Victor Solomon, and Idunu Williams.
The order given by Justice A.R Mohammed stated that, “It is hereby ordered as follows,
“A mandatory order is made empowering the plaintiff/applicant to direct the head office of Access Bank of Nigeria Plc, Fidelity Bank Plc, First Bank of Nigeria Plc, Guaranty Trust Bank Plc, United Bank for Africa Plc and Zenith Bank Plc to freeze forthwith all transactions on the 20 bank accounts listed for a period of 90 days pending the outcome of investigation and inquiry currently being conducted by the Central Bank of Nigeria.
“It is, however, directed that the 90-day freezing order, when it lapses, may be renewed upon good cause shown by the applicant.
The Order stated that anyone affected should apply to the court to have his grievances or complaints heard.
