Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, has been released from the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission, according to his son, Bashir El-Rufai.
Bashir made the disclosure in a post shared on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Friday, confirming that his father had regained freedom after weeks in detention.
“My beloved great legend of a father (@elrufai) is being released from his unlawful and illegal detention at the hands of one of the most corrupt agencies in the Federal Republic of Nigeria, that is a lame excuse of a pathetic institution.
“Thank you all for all the support. Our family shall never forget these times. We have overcome, as the El-Rufais,” he wrote.
Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai had been in ICPC custody since February 18 over allegations bordering on financial misconduct and related matters.
As of the time of filing this report, the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission has yet to issue an official statement clarifying the terms of his release.
Meanwhile, the development comes amid a period of personal loss for the former governor, as his mother, Hajiya Umma, passed away earlier on Friday in Cairo, Egypt.
The combination of his release and the bereavement marks a significant and emotional moment for the El-Rufai family.
What you should know
The release of Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai from Independent Corrupt Practices Commission custody follows weeks of detention linked to alleged financial misconduct.
While details surrounding his release remain unclear, the situation highlights ongoing scrutiny of public officials by anti-corruption agencies in Nigeria. At the same time, the former governor is dealing with the loss of his mother, making this a deeply emotional period for his family.
Official clarification from the ICPC is still expected to shed more light on the circumstances of his release.
