ICPC Breaks Silence: “El-Rufai Did NOT Bleed From His Nose!
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Officials of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have rejected reports claiming that former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, suffered a nosebleed while in their custody, describing the allegation as false.
El-Rufai has been held by the ICPC since February 18, following his release from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), where he reportedly spent two nights.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, his spokesman, Muyiwa Adekeye, alleged that the former governor experienced a health issue during his detention. He claimed that one of El-Rufai’s wives was prevented from personally handing over his meal on February 17 and was instead instructed to pass it through a commission official. Adekeye further stated that El-Rufai’s lawyers reported he had an overnight episode of nose bleeding.
The spokesman also alleged that the former governor’s legal team had not been presented with any remand order authorizing his detention beyond 48 hours without formal charges. He added that family members and legal representatives were facing challenges in gaining access to him.
Responding to the claims, ICPC spokesperson Okor Odey denied the allegation, insisting that the report of a nosebleed while in custody was untrue.
El-Rufai is currently under investigation by both the ICPC and the EFCC over alleged financial misconduct during his tenure as Kaduna State governor from 2015 to 2023. In 2024, the Kaduna State House of Assembly reportedly indicted him over the alleged diversion of ₦432 billion in public funds and money laundering, and recommended that he be prosecuted.
