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Suspended Nigerian central bank governor denies firearm charges

Nigeria's central bank Governor Godwin Emefiele, who has been suspended since June 10, 2023 [AFP]

The suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, has appeared in court, denying illegally possessing a firearm and ammunition, according to local media reports, the first time he has been seen in public in more than a month.

On Tuesday, Emefiele pleaded not guilty to two counts of illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition, Channels TV reported.

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