Nasir El-Rufai Moved Between DSS and ICPC After Bail Hearing

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai was moved between security agencies on Monday, prompting his family to allege violations of court orders and to raise concerns about his medical care and welfare. The developments followed a court hearing in Abuja where bail was granted but conditions reportedly remained unmet.

According to his family, El-Rufai was taken into custody by the Department of State Services (DSS) during a break in proceedings at the Federal High Court, despite what they described as existing orders from a Kaduna court directing that he be remanded with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). His wife, Hasiat El-Rufai, stated that he resisted the move, insisting on compliance with the earlier directives. She said that after the court adjourned, he was again taken to the DSS facility instead of being returned to the ICPC.

The family asserted that El-Rufai has been denied access to his personal physicians, contrary to a separate court order. They explained that an ICPC doctor had arranged for medical tests, but the follow-up consultation to discuss results did not occur. Hasiat El-Rufai said the family lives under...