ICPC arrest, detains El-Rufai in ongoing probe

2026-02-19 - 04:15

ICPC detains El-Rufai in ongoing By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has confirmed that Nasir El-Rufai, former Governor of Kaduna State, is currently in its custody over an ongoing investigation. The confirmation was contained in a statement issued just before midnight on Wednesday. The statement was signed by J. Okor Odey, Head of Media and Public Communications and Spokesperson of the Commission. “The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) writes to state that Malam Nasiru El-Rufai the former Governor of Kaduna state is in our custody. Malam Nasiru El-Rufai is in the custody of the Commission in connection with investigations,” Odey said. The ICPC did not provide further details about the nature of the investigation or how long the former governor may remain in custody.