The Department of State Services (DSS) has detained five personnel in connection with the recent incident at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, where they were involved during the return of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, from Egypt. Those arrested include security operatives from various agencies, indicating a broader investigation into the circumstances surrounding El-Rufai's arrival on February 12, 2026.

The joint investigation was carried out by multiple agencies, including the DSS, Nigeria Immigration Service, and the Nigeria Customs Service, demonstrating the seriousness of the situation and the coordinated effort to address the issues raised by the return of El-Rufai. Importantly, this incident coincides with a stalled lawsuit filed by El-Rufai against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission and other parties, which had been delayed due to the absence of legal representation for the respondents at the Federal High Court in Abuja.

El-Rufai's return and the ensuing events are not just noteworthy for the arrests but also highlight ongoing legal and political tensions surrounding the former governor. The implications of this arrest could affect El-Rufai's legal challenges and raise questions about the operational protocols of security agencies at airports as well as their role in handling high-profile individuals in Nigeria.