Clash at EFCC HQ as El-Rufai's Supporters Protest

Security operatives clashed with supporters of former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) headquarters. The confrontation involved the use of tear gas to disperse the crowd.

This incident occurred following El-Rufai's return from Cairo, Egypt, where he granted an interview. He was reportedly invited to answer allegations of multi-billion naira fraud and corruption related to his tenure as governor.

Earlier reports indicated that he narrowly escaped arrest by Department of State Services (DSS) operatives at Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport in Abuja upon his return. The situation highlights ongoing tensions surrounding anti-corruption efforts in Nigeria and the political implications for El-Rufai, who has been a prominent figure in Nigerian politics.