Security Agents Allegedly Attempt to Arrest El-Rufai at Airport, Passport Seized – Aide Claims
Abuja, Nigeria – Security operatives allegedly attempted to arrest former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, upon his arrival at a Nigerian airport from Cairo on Thursday, according to his media adviser, Muyiwa Adekeye.
In a statement released shortly after the incident, Adekeye claimed that security agents confronted the former governor as he disembarked from his flight. The development has since sparked political debate and public concern.
El-Rufai Allegedly Declines Arrest Without Formal Invitation
According to Adekeye, the former governor declined to accompany the security personnel, insisting that he would not comply without receiving a formal invitation or official documentation.
“Security agents today attempted to arrest Malam Nasir El-Rufai as he arrived on a flight from Cairo,” the statement read.
“Malam El-Rufai declined to follow them without a formal invitation. They however snatched his passport from an aide.”
The aide further alleged that the security operatives seized El-Rufai’s international passport at the airport during the encounter.
No Official Statement from Security Agencies Yet
As of the time of filing this report, no official statement has been issued by any security agency confirming or denying the alleged attempt to arrest the former governor.
The circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear, including the reason for the purported arrest attempt or passport seizure.
Political Tensions and Public Reactions
The reported incident has triggered conversations within political circles, especially considering El-Rufai’s prominent role in Nigeria’s political landscape and recent national engagements.
Observers say the situation may raise fresh questions about political developments and internal party dynamics, though no official explanation has been provided.
