Former governor EL-RUFAI detained by EFCC




Wednesday, February 18 2026 -Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, is facing multiple investigations and legal challenges involving anti-graft and security agencies, with developments emerging from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Department of State Services (DSS), and the federal government.

Sources at the EFCC told Daily Trust that the former governor remains with the commission in Abuja. His media aide, Muyiwa Adekeye, stated on X that El-Rufai honoured the commission’s invitation and has been cooperating with investigators.

In the post, Adekeye wrote: “UPDATE: Malam Nasir @elrufai today honored the invitation extended to him by the EFCC. He had a frank and fruitful interaction with the EFCC officials, whom his counsel noted were entirely professional in their approach and conduct. He remains with the EFCC.”

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