Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, was on Tuesday morning arraigned before the Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna amid heavy security presence, drawing widespread public and political attention.
The former governor arrived at the court premises under tight security, with armed operatives stationed at strategic points to maintain order and control access to the venue. The development followed charges brought against him by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
Truth Live News gathered that a significant deployment of security personnel, including police officers and other law enforcement agents, as supporters, journalists, and curious onlookers gathered around the court complex to catch a glimpse of the proceedings.
El-Rufai, who served as governor of Kaduna State from 2015 to 2023, entered the courtroom calmly, flanked by his legal team. While details of the charges were yet to be fully disclosed at the time of filing this report, the arraignment marks a significant moment in Nigeria’s ongoing anti-corruption efforts.
