Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai was detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on allegations of corruption, leading to his confinement from Monday morning until Wednesday night. Despite being granted bail around 8 PM on Wednesday, he was swiftly rearrested by armed operatives at the EFCC headquarters, indicating that the events surrounding his detention are still highly tumultuous.

Eyewitness accounts suggest that the operatives who arrested him could be from the State Security Service (SSS) or the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), both of which have ongoing investigations into his alleged corrupt activities. This duality of potential agencies involved in his rearrest highlights the depth of scrutiny faced by the former governor and indicates the stakes surrounding the corruption allegations.

The situation represents a significant moment in Nigerian politics and anti-corruption efforts, as it underscores the difficulties faced by authorities in holding political figures accountable. The fact that Mr. El-Rufai was ambushed immediately after his release signifies the ongoing battle against corruption in Nigeria and raises questions about the integrity of the political system as it grapples with issues of corruption and accountability.