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ICPC detains El-rufai after release from EFCC’s custody

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February 19, 2026

Isaac Aregbesola

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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has taken into custody the former governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, over corruption allegations levelled against him.

Our correspondent reports that the former governor was arrested by the ICPC on Wednesday night shortly after he was released from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) custody.

ICPC Spokesperson, John Odey, confirmed in a statement that the commission on Wednesday night took the former governor into custody for questioning over some allegations.

”Malam Nasiru El-Rufai is in the custody of the commission in connection with investigations.

”ICPC writes to state that Malam Nasiru El-Rufai the former governor of Kaduna State is in our custody as at close of work of Wednesday the 18th day of February, 2026,” Odey said.

Our correspondent reports that EFCC released the former governor Wednesday night on bail after spending two nights in its custody.

A source close to the commission confirmed that he was released late in the night on Wednesday after meeting with the bail conditions.

El-Rufai had been in the custody of EFCC since Monday, when he honoured the commission’s invitation to respond to corruption allegations levelled against his administration.

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