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From Sola Ojo, Abuja
The N432 billion investigation involving former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has taken a new turn as he has been moved from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to that of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
The ICPC confirmed late Wednesday that the former governor is currently in its custody in connection with ongoing investigations.
In a statement issued just before midnight, the Commission’s Head of Media and Public Communications, J. Okor Odey, said, “Malam Nasiru El-Rufai, the former Governor of Kaduna State, is in the custody of the Commission in connection with investigations.”
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The anti-graft agency, however, did not provide details on the specific allegations under review or the duration of his stay in custody.
El-Rufai’s transfer to the ICPC comes amid broader scrutiny of financial transactions and projects undertaken during his tenure as Kaduna State governor between 2015 and 2023.
Before this development, he had been questioned by the EFCC over alleged financial dealings reportedly amounting to N432 billion, though the Commission has not publicly disclosed full details of its findings.
The latest move signals a deepening of the anti-corruption probe surrounding the former governor’s administration.
