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From Noah Ebije, Kaduna
Security has been beefed up on major highways in Kaduna metropolis as the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) arraign former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, before the Federal High Court over alleged corruption-related offences.
Combined nation’s security operatives have stationed utility vehicles in the vicinity of the Federal High Court opposite the old NDA junction, Ungwan Kanawa area of the metropolis.
Anyone accessing the court gate was put under serious scrutiny, just as those who have no business coming closer to area were turned back.
The tight security arrangement, our Correspondent noted, has actually deflated the much rumoured plans by El-rufai’s supporters to accompany him to court in the spirit of solidarity.
Earlier in a statement issued on Monday, the Commission said El-Rufai and one Joel Adoga would be arraigned at the Federal High Court in the Kaduna Judicial Division today, March 24, 2026.
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According to the ICPC, the suit marked FHC/KD/73/2026 contains charges ranging from conversion and possession of public property to alleged money laundering.
The anti-graft agency further disclosed that a separate charge had been filed before a Kaduna State High Court against El-Rufai and one Amadu Sule (LEDA).
The case, with charge number KDH/KAD/ICPC/01/26, borders on allegations of abuse of office, fraud, intent to commit fraud and conferring undue advantage, among other offences.
The Commission noted that both charges were filed on March 18, 2026, adding that the date for arraignment at the State High Court would be communicated in due course.
It also confirmed that the former governor had been duly served, reiterating its commitment to due process and strict adherence to the rule of law in the prosecution of the cases.
