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Security was tightened in Kaduna on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, when former governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, appeared before the Federal High Court for alleged money laundering.
El-Rufai was initially arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on February 16, 2026, granted bail on February 18 and later re-arrested by the ICPC.
El-Rufai, dressed in green clothes, was escorted into the court premises by heavily armed security officers.
Officers from the Department of State Services, Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps and Mobile Police Force were deployed at strategic locations around the court.
Vehicle movement was restricted around the court located at the old Nigerian Defense Academy, forcing motorists to stick to a single lane from Ungwan Sarki through Kawo and causing traffic delays. Blueprint.ng relationships.
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC) had filed charges against the former governor along with Joel Adoga in case number FHC/KD/73/2026.
The charges include alleged conversion and possession of public property, as well as money laundering.
The hearing follows calls from stakeholders, including the African Democratic Congress, which had called for his release or a formal hearing, describing his previous detention as unconstitutional.
Furthermore, Muslim Rights Concern and members of his family had criticized his prolonged detention.
El-Rufai ruled Kaduna state as governor between 2015 and 2023.
Within the eight, terrorist activities intensified, resulting in the deaths and kidnappings of thousands of citizens.
The murders and kidnappings during his reign also affected schoolchildren and women.
