Anti-graft agency clears the air, says no fresh detention order—just an existing court approval.
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has confirmed that former Kaduna governor, Nasir El-Rufai, is being held legally under a valid court order.
In a statement issued in Abuja by spokesperson Okor Odey, the commission clarified that El-Rufai’s continued detention is not based on any new directive, but on an already existing remand order approved by the court.
According to the ICPC, the court sitting on Tuesday only adjourned the case to March 31, after El-Rufai’s legal team requested more time to respond—meaning no fresh detention order was issued.
The commission explained that the original remand order granted it 14 days to detain and investigate the former governor over allegations of money laundering and abuse of office, and that an extension had already been approved.
It also noted that an earlier attempt by El-Rufai’s lawyers to overturn the remand order was dismissed by the court.
Reaffirming its stance, the ICPC stressed that all actions so far comply with the law, including the Administration of Criminal Justice Act. The agency also cautioned against misinformation, urging the public to rely on verified updates and allow the courts to handle the matter.
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