DSS arrests former Kaduna Governor, El-Rufai shortly after EFCC release
Top Headlines DSS arrests former Kaduna Governor, El-Rufai shortly after EFCC release Published on February 18, 2026 By Vanessa Onah googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, was arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services, DSS, shortly after being released on bail by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, according to Premium Times. El-Rufai, who was granted bail at around 8 p.m., was immediately picked up by DSS operatives who reportedly lay in wait at the EFCC headquarters. His arrest is reportedly linked to allegations that he unlawfully intercepted the phone communications of the National Security Adviser, NSA, Nuhu Ribadu. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); The former governor, a prominent chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), had earlier honoured the EFCC’s invitation on Monday over alleged corruption linked to his administration. He arrived at the EFCC headquarters accompanied by hundreds of his supporters. This development comes after El-Rufai narrowly escaped arrest at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, last Thursday. Following the airport incident, he accused NSA Nuhu Ribadu of orchestrating the attempted arrest in a series of interviews. Don't Miss Tinubu signs Executive Order for remittance of oil, gas revenue to federation account You may like EFCC arrests three over suspected naira mutilation Face your charges, don’t distract Nigerians – Democracy Watch Initiative to El-Rufai EFCC arraigns man over alleged N21m theft Access to electricity will no longer be a privilege in Kaduna – Gov Sani Let El-Rufai settle his scores with APC govt he imposed on Nigerians, people are suffering – Asake Ribadu: Why El-Rufai is bitter – Akin Osuntokun