ICPC Arrests El-Rufai's Personal Doctor Over Alleged Breach of Court Order
The Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) has arrested the personal doctor of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, accusing him of facilitating a breach of court conditions tied to El-Rufai's hospital visits.
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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arrested the personal doctor of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, alleging involvement in breaching a court order regarding hospital visit privileges. The agency claims the doctor played a role in enabling unauthorized activities during court-approved medical visits.
Premium Times reported the ICPC accused El-Rufai of abusing the medical visit arrangement by receiving political associates while ostensibly undergoing medical consultations. The agency described the actions as a violation of the court’s directive, though the nature of the original order and its specific conditions were not detailed in the report.
The arrest has drawn political reactions. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) criticized the ICPC, alleging El-Rufai has been denied proper medical care and that his wife was physically assaulted during a related incident. The ADC statement, cited by Naija News, raises concerns about the handling of El-Rufai’s detention and access to health services.
The ICPC’s action and the ADC’s response highlight ongoing tensions surrounding El-Rufai’s legal situation. The commission has not issued a broader public statement beyond confirming the doctor’s arrest and the alleged breach. The doctor remains in custody as investigations continue, according to Naija News.