- El-Rufai Released as Family Confirms Development
- Bashir expressed strong feelings about the situation, describing the detention as unjust
- El-Rufai had been in ICPC custody since February 18 over allegations related to financial misconduct and other matters
A former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has been released from the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
Eko Hot Blog reports that his son, Bashir El-Rufai, shared the update on Friday via his X (formerly Twitter) account, confirming that his father is no longer in detention.
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In his post, Bashir expressed strong feelings about the situation, describing the detention as unjust and thanking supporters who stood by the family during the period.
El-Rufai had been in ICPC custody since February 18 over allegations related to financial misconduct and other matters.
As of the time of this report, the commission has not released an official statement outlining the conditions surrounding his release.
Meanwhile, the development comes on a difficult day for the family, as the former governor’s mother, Umma El-Rufai, reportedly passed away earlier in Cairo, Egypt.
More Details Later.
