DSS whisks away El-Rufai after court granted him bail

The family of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has raised concerns over what they described as a controversial transfer of the former governor to the Department of State Services (DSS) custody after a court appearance in Abuja on Monday.

They alleged that the action by officials of the Department of State Services DSS came despite existing court orders directing that he remain in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission ICPC.

Wife alleges breach of court order and intimidation

Speaking to journalists outside a DSS facility, El-Rufai’s second wife, Hasiat, said the family had been living under fear due to constant threats and surveillance as reported by Vanguard.

“We now live in constant fear. Every day we get a threat — DSS is coming to raid your house, ICPC is coming to raid your house, police are coming to raid your house. You are being followed. Our phones are tapped,” she said.

She explained that El-Rufai had earlier appeared before Justice Joyce AbdulMalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja, where he was granted bail and the case was adjourned to 1pm.

The family of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has raised concerns over what they described as a controversial transfer of the former governor to the Department of State Services (DSS) custody after a court appearance in Abuja on Monday.

They alleged that the action by officials of the Department of State Services DSS came despite existing court orders directing that he remain in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission ICPC.

Wife alleges breach of court order and intimidation

Speaking to journalists outside a DSS facility, El-Rufai’s second wife, Hasiat, said the family had been living under fear due to constant threats and surveillance as reported by Vanguard.

“We now live in constant fear. Every day we get a threat — DSS is coming to raid your house, ICPC is coming to raid your house, police are coming to raid your house. You are being followed. Our phones are tapped,” she said.

She explained that El-Rufai had earlier appeared before Justice Joyce AbdulMalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja, where he was granted bail and the case was adjourned to 1pm.