ABUJA — The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has confirmed that former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, is currently in its custody in connection with an ongoing investigation.
The confirmation was made in a statement issued shortly before midnight on Wednesday by the Commission’s spokesperson, J. Okor Odey.
According to the statement, “The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) writes to state that Malam Nasiru El-Rufai, the former Governor of Kaduna State, is in our custody. Malam Nasiru El-Rufai is in the custody of the Commission in connection with investigations.”
The anti-corruption agency, headquartered in Abuja, did not disclose further details regarding the nature of the investigation or indicate how long the former governor may remain in custody.
Additional information is expected as the investigation progresses.
