By Luminous Jannamike
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, was rearrested Wednesday evening by operatives of the Division of State Providers (DSS) shortly after he was granted bail by the Financial and Monetary Crimes Fee (EFCC), turning what seemed to be a launch right into a recent spherical of custody.
An impeccable EFCC supply confirmed the event to Vanguard on Wednesday evening, explaining what occurred after the bail was accepted.
“Sure, it’s true. We launched him tonight, however one other safety company instantly arrested him. He’s now in DSS custody,” the supply stated.
El-Rufai had been held by the EFCC since Monday, over allegations linked to a N432 billion corruption probe linked to his time as governor of Kaduna State.
He spent two nights in detention whereas investigators questioned him and his authorized workforce sought bail.
Earlier, social media posts had prompt he had regained his freedom. EFCC sources, nevertheless, insisted on the time that he was nonetheless in custody.
Late within the night, the Fee granted him bail. However as he stepped out of the EFCC headquarters round 8 p.m., DSS operatives have been reportedly ready outdoors and took him into custody.
The DSS motion is claimed to be tied to separate allegations involving cybercrime, together with claims of illegal interception of cellphone communications allegedly linked to the Workplace of the Nationwide Safety Adviser.
The brand new improvement shifts the case past monetary allegations and into the realm of nationwide safety.
As of press time, the previous governor stays in DSS custody, with investigations ongoing.
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