Again, DSS detains El-Rufai as court fixes April 14 for bail hearing

News Again, DSS detains El-Rufai as court fixes April 14 for bail hearing Published on April 1, 2026 By Matthew Atungwu googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); The Department of State Services, DSS, again, on Wednesday took custody of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, moments after proceedings at the Federal High Court in Kaduna. DAILY POST reports that El-Rufai, standing trial over alleged corruption, had just concluded a hearing on his bail application filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission ICPC, when DSS operatives bundled him into a waiting vehicle and drove him away, reportedly heading to Abuja. There was a heavy presence of DSS operatives around the court before the hearing, which had fueled speculation that the former governor might be taken into custody. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); DAILY POST had earlier reported that El-Rufai had arrived at the court at about 9:05 a.m. in a Hilux van, drawing attention from security personnel and observers. Meanwhil, Speaking to journalists after the proceedings, lead defence counsel, Oluwole Iyamu, SAN, confirmed that the court had fixed April 14 for ruling on the bail application. “The bail application was argued and responded to, and the ruling has been fixed for April 14,” he said. Don't Miss Rivers 2027: Wike clears air on alleged endorsement of candidate You may like El-Rufai: Leaders must not allow political strife override compassion – Northern Youths El-Rufai arrives Federal High Court Kaduna for resumed hearing BREAKING: ICPC returns El-Rufai to custody El-Rufai returns to court for trial after mother’s burial El-Rufai to seek bail in court after mother’s burial ‘They plan to arrest my brother, get me to negotiate’ – El-Rufai

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