COURT PROCEEDINGS: Heavy security was deployed around the Federal High Court in Kaduna as the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission arraigned former governor Nasir El-Rufai over alleged offences including conversion of public property and money laundering. The case, filed on March 18, also involves other defendants, with a separate charge before a state high court covering allegations such as abuse of office and fraud. The arraignment follows his earlier detention, bail, and re-arrest, amid calls from stakeholders for adherence to due process.

COURT PROCEEDINGS: Heavy security was deployed around the Federal High Court in Kaduna as the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission arraigned former governor Nasir El-Rufai over alleged offences including conversion of public property and money laundering. The case, filed on March 18, also involves other defendants, with a separate charge before a state high court covering allegations such as abuse of office and fraud. The arraignment follows his earlier detention, bail, and re-arrest, amid calls from stakeholders for adherence to due process.