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We seek your prayers - El-Rufai's son, Mohammed reacts to grandmother's death
Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai was released from ICPC custody on compassionate grounds after the death of his mother amid ongoing corruption charges.
- On Friday, the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission released former Kaduna State governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, hours after his mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, passed away in Cairo, Egypt.
- El-Rufai had been in custody since February 19, 2026, facing 10-count charges including alleged money laundering and conversion of public property, which he denies.
- President Bola Tinubu, Governor Uba Sani, and Malam Nuhu Ribadu extended condolences, while family sources indicate the release enables El-Rufai to attend the funeral on Saturday.
- Commentator Imran U. Wakili claimed the release proves authorities kept the former governor to "humiliate him, not because he committed any crime," arguing the detention lacked proven wrongdoing.
- The Federal High Court in Kaduna previously adjourned El-Rufai's bail application until March 31, meaning legal proceedings regarding the 10-count charges remain active.
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El-Rufai Leaves ICPC Custody
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has released Malam Nasir el-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna State. El-Rufai has been in ICPC custody since February 19, 2026. He was arrested after leaving custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), where he was grilled for 48 hours. The ICPC had arraigned him on a 10-count charge bordering on alleged conversion of public property and money laund…
We seek your prayers - El-Rufai's son, Mohammed reacts to grandmother's death
Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, son of former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai has solicited prayers from the general public following the demise of his paternal grandmother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai’s death. DAILY POST reports that the former governor’s mother passed away on Friday. Confirming the unfortunate development, Mohammed, in a post on X, prayed that her soul rests with Allah. He wrote, “We are grateful for the life she lived and m…
Nigeria: Legal practitioners condemn ICPC over release of ex-Gov El-Rufai against court’s order
WorldStage– Following the release of former Kaduna State Governor Mallam Nasir El-Rufai on Friday, March 27, 2026 by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on humanitarian ground, several lawyers and legal experts have condemned the Commission’s decision. El-Rufai had been held in custody for weeks and arraigned on 10 counts of alleged corruption, including money laundering and receiving inflated severance…
Gov Yusuf Condoles With El-Rufai Over Mother’s Death
Kano State governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the mother of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Sunusi Dawakin Tofa, the governor described the loss as painful, noting that the death of a mother leaves a profound void in the lives of her children and loved ones. Governor Yusuf extended his heartfelt condolences to El-Rufai, his family and the people of Kadu…
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