The Department of State Services (DSS) has kept mum on the reported arrest of the Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in charge of Financial System Stability, Aisha Ahmad.

Reports had emerged that the secret police apprehended Ahmad over her alleged involvement in the acquisition of shares in some banks.

Although the details of the arrest are still sketchy, the secret police and the apex bank have not reacted to the reports.

When contacted, DSS spokesman, Peter Afunanya, told newsmen that he cannot confirm or deny that Ahmad is in their custody or has been invited for questioning.