MURIC demands ICPC arraign or release El-Rufai

Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has demanded the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related Offences Commission (ICPC) immediately arraign former Kaduna State Governor Mallam Nasir El-Rufai in court or release him. MURIC's Executive Director Professor Ishaq Akintola stated El-Rufai has been unlawfully detained since voluntarily reporting to EFCC on February 16, 2026, and was re-detained by ICPC on February 18. The law permits only 48 hours maximum detention before court appearance. MURIC also called for adherence to democratic norms including rule of law and freedom of movement enshrined in Nigeria's Constitution.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/02/25/arraign-el-rufai-or-set-him-free-muric-tells-icpc/