The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences has announced that it has detained the former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai.
The Commission’s spokesperson, John Odey, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday night.
He noted that his arrest comes in connection with an ongoing investigation against the former governor and African Democratic Congress stalwart.
“The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences writes to state that Malam Nasiru El-Rufai, the former Governor of Kaduna State, is in our custody as of close of work today, Wednesday, the 18th day of February, 2026. Malam Nasiru El-Rufai is in the custody of the Commission in connection with investigations.”
Recall that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission had detained El-Rufai for two days before his brief release on Wednesday.
El-Rufai had honored the invitation by the EFCC over the alleged N432 billion corruption allegation in his time as governor.
