Nigeria, July 3 -- The FCT High Court in Maitama, Abuja, heard from a prosecution witness on Thursday that former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele did not benefit from the the alleged fraudulent $6.23 million cash withdrawal from a CBN vault in February 2023, during his tenure in office.

Mr Okpoziakpo replied, "No, he did not."

Presenting the witness with an exhibit, Mr Burkaa asked if the person who collected the money is known and stated in the document. The witness replied, "Yes."

Asked to read out the name, Mr Okpoziakpo said, "Jubril Abubakar."

In April, the witness testified about approving documents that facilitated the alleged fraudulent withdrawal.

Mr Okpoziakpo also referenced a letter from the Secreta...