The Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission, ICPC, has confirmed that former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, is in its custody in connection with an ongoing investigation.
ICPC’s Head of Media and Public Communications/Spokesperson, John Odey, said El-Rufai was in the custody of the Commission as of the close of work on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
The Commission stated that he is being held in connection with investigations, without providing further details on the nature of the case.
“The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) writes to state that Malam Nasiru El-Rufai, former Governor of Kaduna State, is in our custody as of the close of work today, Wednesday, the 18th day of February, 2026. Malam Nasiru El-Rufai is in the custody of the Commission in connection with investigations,” ICPC’s statement read.
On Friday last week, the chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) confirmed his invitation by the ICPC.
“Yesterday, after the futile attempt to abduct me, the ICPC delivered a letter to invite me to their office. My lawyer has written to confirm that I will be attending the ICPC office on Wednesday, 18 February 2026,” the former governor wrote on his X account.
His arrest comes in the wake of a series of allegations against him and engagements with security agencies.
About three days ago, the former Kaduna governor was in the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja.
He was invited over allegations of financial improprieties during his stint as the governor of Kaduna State from 2015 to 2023.
