Some are coming to CBN with Sumer of 150million

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This reportedly happened at CBN in Gombe State today. 

The deposits are overwhelming. 

Some customers are coming with as much as N150million to the CBN.

This is a customer with about N81m, all strapped. 

Thank God the security agencies are on ground.

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