Former Kaduna Governor El-Rufai to Face EFCC After Arrest Attempt

Nasir El-Rufai, the former Governor of Kaduna State, faced an attempt of arrest at the Abuja airport by security operatives upon his return from Cairo. His counsel condemned the action as a violation of his constitutional rights and a disregard for the rule of law.

El-Rufai's legal team highlighted that he had already committed to appearing before the EFCC upon his return, emphasizing the arbitrary nature of the arrest attempt. The incident has sparked a legal dispute over jurisdiction and procedural integrity, with El-Rufai's camp demanding a cessation of unlawful efforts to detain him.

Despite the arrest attempt, El-Rufai has reiterated his willingness to face legitimate inquiries and has called for a halt to what he perceives as an abuse of state power.