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Thursday, February 18, 2026, at about 8:00 p.m., just after being granted bail by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, former Kaduna State Governor Mallam Nasir El-Rufai was immediately taken into custody by operatives of the State Security Service. Mallam El-Rufai had already endured three days of questioning by the EFCC, answering every question transparently, yet he faced this abrupt re-arrest the very moment he stepped out, exposing a disturbing pattern of selective enforcement against principled leaders.
The new detention reportedly stems from unverified claims regarding communications involving the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. Let it be clear, allegations are not convictions. Throughout his career, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai has demonstrated unwavering commitment to transparency, accountability, and the rule of law. Attempts to twist public service and lawful actions into criminality are not just attacks on him, they are attacks on Nigeria’s democratic principles.
Nigerians must recognize what is happening. This is not about justice, it is about intimidation. Mallam El-Rufai remains steadfast, law-abiding, and unshaken. To his supporters and all citizens who believe in fairness, now is the time to remain vigilant and demand that due process, truth, and the rule of law prevail over rumor, fear, and political manipulation.
SB E-news.
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