By Adeyemi David
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has dismissed claims that former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufai, suffered a nosebleed while in its custody.More troubles as ICPC raids El-Rufai’s residence
ICPC spokesperson, Okor Odey, was reacting to allegations made by El-Rufai’s aide, Muyiwa Adekeye, who had claimed that the former governor experienced a health challenge while in detention.
Speaking with journalists in Abuja on Wednesday, Odey described the allegation as false, stating that El-Rufai was in stable condition and had not suffered any bleeding incident.
“As soon as we charge him before a court of competent jurisdiction, the charges shall be made known. Meanwhile, it is totally not true that he is bleeding or bled in our custody as has been rumoured.
The allegation that he bled from his nose while in the custody of the ICPC is not true,” Odey said.
He added that the commission was still holding the former governor over various allegations, noting that investigations were ongoing and that he would be charged to court upon conclusion of the probe.N432bn corruption probe: El-Rufai remains in EFCC custody
El-Rufai has been in ICPC custody since February 18, following his release by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), where he reportedly spent two nights.
Both the ICPC and the EFCC are investigating him over alleged financial impropriety during his tenure as governor of Kaduna State between 2015 and 2023.
In 2024, the Kaduna State House of Assembly reportedly indicted the former governor over alleged diversion of N432 billion in public funds and money laundering, and recommended his prosecution.
