I May Be Arrested Soon – El-Rufai
Former Kaduna State governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, and a prominent figure in the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC), has hinted at an alleged plot to arrest him by security operatives in Nigeria.
In an interview with BBC Hausa Service, El-Rufai said that although he had not yet been arrested, several of his close associates have already been detained, and he believed he could be targeted soon.
“About four people we worked with in Kaduna have been arrested. So, it may only be a matter of time before they come for me as well,” El-Rufai said during the interview.
OSUN DEFENDER reports that the recent arrest and prosecution of Nigeria’s former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has drawn significant public attention. Malami remained in custody while facing multiple allegations.
Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has accused Malami of offences, including abuse of office and money laundering. He was later re-arrested by DSS on separate allegations linked to terrorism financing
Malami, who is widely regarded as a key figure among opposition elements critical of President Bola Tinubu, has denied all allegations against him.
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