The State Security Service (SSS) arraigned former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai on Thursday on a five-count amended charge related to alleged breach of national security. The charge stems from accusations that Mr El-Rufai intercepted phone conversations of National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu. The SSS filed the case at a federal high court in Abuja. The charges were amended from an earlier version, though details of the changes were not disclosed. Mr El-Rufai appeared before the court following his arrest earlier in the week. The court adjourned proceedings to a later date, pending further investigations. No plea was taken at the Thursday hearing. Legal representatives for Mr El-Rufai are expected to respond once the full charge sheet is served. The SSS has not released additional evidence beyond the allegations of illegal interception. The case has drawn public attention due to the high-profile status of both individuals involved.
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