El-Rufai in lawful custody, initial remand order extended by 14 days – ICPC

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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says Nasir el-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna, remains in lawful custody over allegations of money laundering and abuse of office.

In a statement on Tuesday, John Okor Odey, ICPC spokesperson, said on March 5, the magistrate court extended the initial remand order for el-Rufai by another 14 days.

The ex-minister has been in the custody of the ICPC since February 19 after he was released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). There have been several calls for the commission to release or arraign el-Rufai.

In what appears to be a reaction to the calls for el-Rufai’s release, Odey said the commission is “strictly following the court mandated timeline” on the remand in line with the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) 2015.

“To keep the public informed, the commission provides the following timeline of the court authorised detention,” the statement reads. Thecable