{"id":24628,"date":"2026-02-19T10:17:15","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T10:17:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsreservoir.com\/?p=24628"},"modified":"2026-02-19T10:17:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T10:17:15","slug":"icpc-detains-former-kaduna-governor-nasir-el-rufai-over-ongoing-probe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsreservoir.com\/?p=24628","title":{"rendered":"ICPC Detains Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai Over Ongoing Probe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>ICPC Detains Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai Over Ongoing Probe<br \/>\nBy Zainab Tanimu<br \/>\nThe Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has confirmed that former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, is currently in its custody.<br \/>\nIn a statement issued to journalists on Wednesday, the Commission\u2019s Head of Media and Public Communications, Okor Odey, disclosed that El-Rufai is being held in connection with ongoing investigations.<br \/>\nAccording to the statement, Malam Nasiru El-Rufai was in the custody of the Commission as of the close of work on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. The ICPC clarified that his detention is linked to investigative activities being conducted by the agency.<br \/>\nWhile the Commission did not provide further details regarding the nature of the investigation, it reiterated that the former governor remains in its custody as inquiries continue.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ICPC Detains Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai Over Ongoing Probe By Zainab Tanimu The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has confirmed that former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, is currently in its custody. 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