Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on Tuesday morning arrived at the Federal High Court for his arraignment over alleged money laundering and related offences.
The trial follows an earlier announcement by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), confirming that the former governor would be docked before the court on March 24, 2026.
Multiple Charges Filed
According to court documents filed under suit number FHC/KD/73/2026, El-Rufai is facing multiple counts bordering on alleged corruption. The charges include conversion and possession of public property, money laundering, abuse of office, fraud, intent to commit fraud, and conferring undue advantage.
Heavy Security Presence
Security was significantly heightened around the court premises ahead of the proceedings. Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria Police Force, Mobile Police Force, and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps were deployed to strategic locations to maintain order.
The court complex, situated within the old Nigerian Defence Academy area in Kaduna, witnessed strict security checks as early as 7:00 a.m.
The increased security also disrupted vehicular movement in the area, as motorists were restricted to a single lane from the Ungwan Sarki axis through Kawo, resulting in early morning traffic congestion and delays.
Trial Begins
The proceedings are expected to commence with the formal reading of charges and the defendant’s plea, marking the beginning of what is anticipated to be a closely watched legal battle involving the former governor.
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