Court fixes El-Rufai’s bail hearing for April 14

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Operatives of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission on Wednesday took a former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, into custody moments after proceedings at the Federal High Court in Kaduna.

El-Rufai, standing trial over alleged corruption, had just concluded a hearing on his bail application when he was bundled into a waiting vehicle and driven away, reportedly heading to Abuja.

A heavy security presence around the court before the hearing had fuelled speculation that the former governor might be taken into custody.

El-Rufai had arrived at the court at about 9:05 a.m. in a Hilux van, drawing attention from security personnel and observers.

Speaking to journalists after the proceedings, lead defence counsel, Oluwole Iyamu (SAN), confirmed that the court had fixed April 14 for ruling on the bail application.

“The bail application was argued and responded to, and the ruling has been fixed for April 14. Punch