Breaking: MURIC issues fresh warning to ICPC over detention of El-Rufai
Naija News • 4d ago
MURIC condemned the continued detention of former Kaduna governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, and demanded his release or arraignment
El-Rufai reported to the EFCC on 16 February 2026 but was taken into ICPC custody despite being granted bail
Professor Ishaq Akintola of MURIC criticised the detention and stressed the 48-hour legal limit for arraignment
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has condemned the continued detention of former Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, calling for his immediate release or arraignment in a court of competent jurisdiction.
El-Rufai voluntarily reported to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on 16 February 2026, but has remained in custody despite being granted bail by the anti-graft agency last week.
MURIC criticises the continued d...