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SSS arrests El-Rufai after release from EFCC’s custody 

Mr El-Rufai has been in EFCC custody since Monday. 

• February 18, 2026
Sad El-Rufai
Nasir El-Rufai

Agents of the State Security Service (SSS) have arrested former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai on Wednesday after he was released from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s detention.

Mr El-Rufai, who has been in EFCC custody since Monday, was arrested by the SSS shortly after he was released.

The former Kaduna governor was reportedly arrested and taken to the SSS headquarters in Asokoro shortly after he was granted bail on Wednesday.

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